Here’s what Kevin Sumlin said after Texas A&M’s 45-38 win over Tennessee

Texas A&M defeated Tennessee, 45-38, in overtime Saturday. The Aggies forced seven turnovers, including five fumbles lost and an interception by Armani Watts to seal the game on the Vols’ second possession of overtime.

A&M quarterback Trevor Knight scored the game winning touchdown on a 1-yard run. Knight finished with 239 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions on 17 of 34 passing, as well as 110 yards and three touchdowns on 15 rushing attempts.

Freshman running back Trayveon Williams recorded a team-best 217 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries. The Aggies improved to 6-0 with the victory and will have a bye next week before traveling to Alabama on Oct. 22.

Here’s what head coach Kevin Sumlin said after A&M’s victory:

Kevin Sumlin: "You could not script everything that happened."

— Battalion Sports (@battsports) October 9, 2016

Kevin Sumlin: I'm glad I wasn't mic'd up…I'll put it that way. What this team is about is not panicking and communicating. Guys played.

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 9, 2016

Sumlin: Tennessee is a quality football team with a lot of talent and a lot of speed. We were able to withstand things and win game.

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 9, 2016

“Quite frankly, the bye week comes at a great time,” Kevin Sumlin said in regards to his team’s injuries.

— My Aggie Nation (@MyAggieNation) October 9, 2016

Sumlin: We wouldn't be where we are now if we were listening to everybody else. This team goes about its business and [focus] on winning.

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 9, 2016

Sumlin: Our fans were awesome today. They were loud, created havoc. The 12th Man brought it today…what an atmosphere.

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 9, 2016

Sumlin: Started off with Myles playing just on third down. Think he played every snap of both overtimes. He was really hurt. Great teammate.

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 9, 2016

Sumlin originally planned on Myles Garrett only playing on third downs. Sumlin asked him if he was OK in OT. Then Garrett played every snap.

— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) October 9, 2016

Sumlin on Garrett: "Here's a guy who's got a bright future, is a great player, but he's also a great teammate."

— Zach Taylor (@ZachTaylorSport) October 9, 2016

Sumlin: When you win, the next game is a big game…because they're relevant because you're winning. Gonna have to play great rest of way.

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 9, 2016

Sumlin says this win wasn't a program-changer: "I thought it was a great ballgame between two top-ten teams."

— Battalion Sports (@battsports) October 9, 2016

Sumlin: "We need to finish. We're a work in progress there. Trust me, I would've rather not gone into Double OT."

— Zach Taylor (@ZachTaylorSport) October 9, 2016

Sumlin: We need to finish. We're a work in progress [on offense]. We know where we are as a team. A lot of young guys [on offense].

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 9, 2016

Sumlin on Williams' fumble- "He's a young player and he learned from it. He rushed for 217 yards. We've got a lot of young players."

— Lawrence Smelser (@LawrenceSmelser) October 9, 2016

GameDay at A&M.
Winning before over 106,000 fans.

"Today was what people envisioned [when A&M moved to the SEC]." -Kevin Sumlin pic.twitter.com/T8brze9m5F

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 9, 2016

Sumlin: Daniel [LaCamera] is the same whether he makes it or misses it. He's a really good kicker. He's a freshman but very talented.

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 9, 2016

Sumlin: We've been involved in these games a bunch. I think our coaching staff is calm & has a good plan in OT & we've been very successful.

— Zach Taylor (@ZachTaylorSport) October 9, 2016

Jason Hall

Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.