Vols WR takes shot at LSU fans after blowout win in Baton Rouge

Tennessee Volunteers running back Jabari Small (2) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee WR takes shot at LSU fans after blowout win in Baton Rouge

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/8/22

LSU fans will be embarrassed after hearing what one Tennessee player said after Saturday’s game.

The Vols dismantled the Tigers 40-13 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The attendance was said to be over 102,000, many of whom were cheering for the road team.

Yes, Vols fans showed up to Baton Rouge in a big way.

THE VIBES IN BATON ROUGE RN!!!!! pic.twitter.com/JNG1MKtgKf

— Kasey Funderburg (@K_Funderburg) October 8, 2022

Tennessee got out to a 20-0 lead and led 37-7 in the fourth quarter. By the time the game ended, many disappointed LSU fans had filed out, while only Tennessee fans remained to enjoy the big win.

All that’s left is orange…. pic.twitter.com/oOxVFN8FIs

— Austin Price (@AustinPriceless) October 8, 2022

Tennessee junior receiver Jalin Hyatt caught four passes for 63 yards and two touchdowns in the win. After the game, he praised Vols fans for their amazing effort, which prevented Tennessee from feeling like they were on the road.

Jalin Hyatt: "To be honest, it didn't even feel like we were on the road."

— Ryan Schumpert (@rschump00) October 8, 2022

“To be honest, it didn’t even feel like we were on the road,” Hyatt said after the game, via Rocky Top Insider’s Ryan Schumpert.

Best fans in the country! Thank you #VolNation! #GBO pic.twitter.com/OrckSztEK9

— Danny White (@AD_DannyWhite) October 8, 2022

From the years of Bob Neyland to Johnny Majors and Phil Fulmer, Tennessee has a big football tradition. Their fans have been dying for a winner since Fulmer was pushed out around 15 years ago. They finally seem to have struck gold with Josh Heupel, and their fans are absolutely loving it.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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