Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. concluded his sophomore season on Monday in the Vols’ 35-0 win versus Iowa in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
Pearce Jr. recorded three tackles, one sack, one tackle for a loss, one interception, one touchdown and one forced fumble against the Hawkeyes. He scored on a 52-yard interception for his first career touchdown.
The 6-foot-5, 242-pound defensive lineman discussed Tennessee’s victory after the game.
“We always want to come out and dominate at a really high level no matter who we are playing,” Pearce Jr. said.
Pearce Jr. recorded 24 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks during the 2023 season.
PHOTOS: Tennessee defeats Iowa in 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
A MENACE WE SAY.
James Pearce Jr. pick six!
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