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NFL: Tennessee 27, Tampa Bay 20

Published: Aug. 16, 2009 at 1:23 AM

NASHVILLE, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Vince Young passed for 131 yards and a touchdown Saturday in the Tennessee Titans' 27-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Young completed 9-of-14 passes and did not throw an interception in his four drives, two of which ended with points for the Titans.

Kerry Collins started for Tennessee but completed only 4-of-9 for 37 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions.

First-round draft pick wide receiver Kenny Britt made his debut and caught five balls for 89 yards and a score. Titans rookie Ryan Mouton returned an interception for a touchdown.

Luke McCown started at quarterback for the Bucs, who are now under the direction of new head coach Raheem Morris. Morris, 32, is the youngest head coach in the NFL after taking over for Jon Gruden.

McCown hit 4-of-8 passes for only 19 yards.

Byron Leftwich passed for 61 yards and a TD for Tampa Bay.

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