2025 Tennessee Volunteers football team

The 2025 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Volunteers were led by head coach Josh Heupel, who was in his fifth year. The team played its home games at Neyland Stadium, located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

ConferenceSoutheastern Conference

Record8–5 (4–4 SEC)

Headcoach

Josh Heupel (5th season)

OffensivecoordinatorJoey Halzle (3rd season)

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2025 Tennessee Volunteers football

Music City Bowl, L 28–30 vs. Illinois
Conference	Southeastern Conference
Record	8–5 (4–4 SEC)
Head coach	Josh Heupel (5th season)
Offensive coordinator	Joey Halzle (3rd season)
Offensive scheme	Veer and Shoot
Defensive coordinator	Tim Banks (5th season)
Base defense	Multiple 4–2–5
Home stadium	Neyland Stadium
Seasons ← 2024 2026 →

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More information Conf., Overall ...

2025 Southeastern Conference football standings
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Team	W		L	W		L
No. 9 Alabama y^	7	–	1	11	–	4
No. 6 Georgia y$^	7	–	1	12	–	2
No. 3 Ole Miss ^	7	–	1	13	–	2
No. 8 Texas A&M ^	7	–	1	11	–	2
No. 13 Oklahoma ^	6	–	2	10	–	3
No. 12 Texas	6	–	2	10	–	3
No. 15 Vanderbilt	6	–	2	10	–	3
Missouri	4	–	4	8	–	5
Tennessee	4	–	4	8	–	5
LSU	3	–	5	7	–	6
Kentucky	2	–	6	5	–	7
Florida	2	–	6	4	–	8
Auburn	1	–	7	5	–	7
Mississippi State	1	–	7	5	–	8
South Carolina	1	–	7	4	–	8
Arkansas	0	–	8	2	–	10
Championship: Georgia 28, Alabama 7
^ – College Football Playoff participant $ – Conference champion y – Championship game participant Rankings from AP Poll

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The Tennessee Volunteers drew an average home attendance of 101,915, the 6th-highest of all American football teams in the world.^[1]

Offseason

2025 NFL draft

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Round	Pick	Player	Position	Team
1	26	James Pearce Jr.	DE	Atlanta Falcons
2	63	Omarr Norman-Lott	DT	Kansas City Chiefs
4	108	Dont'e Thornton	WR	Las Vegas Raiders
4	126	Dylan Sampson	RB	Cleveland Browns

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Transfers

Outgoing

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Player	Position	Destination
Charlie Browder	TE	East Tennessee State
Ayden Bussell	IOL	Unknown
Christian Charles	S	Virginia
Ryan Darmon	QB	Stephen F. Austin
Christian Harrison	S	Cincinnati
Nico Iamaleava	QB	UCLA
Jayson Jenkins	DL	Florida State
Larry Johnson III	OT	Unknown
Khalifa Keith	RB	Appalachian State
Vysen Lang	IOL	Troy
Nathan Leacock	WR	Purdue
Jordan Matthews	CB	Vanderbilt
Gaston Moore	QB	South Florida
Chas Nimrod	WR	South Florida
Kalib Perry	LB	Louisville
Cameron Seldon	RB	Virginia Tech^[3]
Luke Shouse	TE	Unknown
John Slaughter	S	Unknown
Jalen Smith	LB	Mississippi State^[4]
Dayton Sneed	WR	North Carolina
Nate Spillman	WR	Charlotte^[5]
Holden Staes	TE	Indiana^[6]
Jakobe Thomas	S	Miami^[7]
Kaleb Webb	WR	Maryland^[8]
Squirrel White	WR	Florida State^[9]

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Incoming

More information Player, Position ...

Player	Position	Former Team
Joey Aguilar	QB	Appalachian State
Amari Jefferson	WR	Alabama^[10]
Wendell Moe Jr.	IOL	Arizona^[11]
Colton Hood	CB	Colorado^[12]
Sam Pendleton	IOL	Notre Dame^[13]
Josh Schell	DL	Grand Valley State
Star Thomas	RB	Duke^[14]

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Schedule

More information Date, Time ...

Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 30	12:00 p.m.	vs. Syracuse*	No. 24	Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, GA (Aflac Kickoff Game)	ABC	W 45–26	45,918
September 6	3:30 p.m.	East Tennessee State*	No. 22	Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN	SECN+/ESPN+	W 72–17	101,915
September 13	3:30 p.m.	No. 6 Georgia	No. 15	Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN (rivalry, College GameDay)	ABC	L 41–44 ^OT	101,915
September 20	12:45 p.m.	UAB*	No. 15	Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN	SECN	W 56–24	101,915
September 27	4:15 p.m.	at Mississippi State	No. 15	Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS	SECN	W 41–34 ^OT	60,417
October 11	4:15 p.m.	Arkansas	No. 12	Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN	SECN	W 34–31	101,915
October 18	7:30 p.m.	at No. 6 Alabama	No. 11	Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL (Third Saturday in October)	ABC	L 20–37	100,077
October 25	7:45 p.m.	at Kentucky	No. 17	Kroger Field Lexington, KY (rivalry)	SECN	W 56–34	60,153
November 1	7:30 p.m.	No. 18 Oklahoma	No. 14	Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN	ABC	L 27–33	101,915
November 15	4:15 p.m.	New Mexico State*	No. 23	Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN	SECN	W 42–9	101,915
November 22	7:30 p.m.	at Florida	No. 20	Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL (rivalry)	ABC	W 31–11	90,465
November 29	3:30 p.m.	No. 14 Vanderbilt	No. 19	Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN (rivalry)	ESPN	L 24–45	101,915
December 30	5:30 p.m.	vs. Illinois*		Nissan Stadium Nashville, TN (Music City Bowl)	ESPN	L 28–30	52,815
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from AP Poll (and CFP Rankings, after November 4) - Released prior to game All times are in Eastern time

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Rankings

More information Week, Poll ...

Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	Final
AP	24	22	15	15	15	15	12	11	17	14	23	21	20	18	RV	RV	RV
Coaches	18	17	15	15	15	15	12	11	17	14	22	20	20	18	24	23	RV
CFP	Not released										25	23	20	19	—	—	Not released

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Game summaries

vs. Syracuse

Syracuse Orange (0–0) vs. No. 24 Tennessee Volunteers (0–0) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Orange	0	14	6	6	26
No. 24 Volunteers	17	14	7	7	45

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at Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, Georgia

Date: August 30
Game time: 12:00 p.m.
Game weather: Indoors
Game attendance: 45,918
Referee: Ron Snodgrass
TV announcers (ABC): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), and Kris Budden (sideline)

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First quarter TENN – Max Gilbert 34-yard field goal, 12:46. Volunteers 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 2:14. TENN – Peyton Lewis 2-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 6:02. Volunteers 10–0. Drive: 12 plays, 85 yards, 3:35. TENN – Colton Hood 22-yard fumble return (Max Gilbert kick), 0:56. Volunteers 17–0. Second quarter SYR – Yasin Willis 2-yard run (Tripp Woody kick), 11:40. Volunteers 17–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:16. TENN – Braylon Staley 73-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 11:14. Volunteers 24–7. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:26. SYR – Johntay Cook II 3-yard pass from Steve Angeli (Tripp Woody kick), 1:55. Volunteers 24–14. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 3:38. TENN – DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 0:21. Volunteers 31–14. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:34. Third quarter TENN – Star Thomas 7-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 12:22. Volunteers 38–14. Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 2:27. SYR – Yasin Willis 1-yard run (pass failed), 7:33. Volunteers 38–20. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:49. Fourth quarter SYR – Yasin Willis 1-yard run (run failed), 11:54. Volunteers 38–26. Drive: 14 plays, 88 yards, 5:19. TENN – Miles Kitselman 2-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 3:57. Volunteers 45–26. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:42.

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First quarter

TENN – Max Gilbert 34-yard field goal, 12:46. Volunteers 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 2:14.
TENN – Peyton Lewis 2-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 6:02. Volunteers 10–0. Drive: 12 plays, 85 yards, 3:35.
TENN – Colton Hood 22-yard fumble return (Max Gilbert kick), 0:56. Volunteers 17–0.

Second quarter

SYR – Yasin Willis 2-yard run (Tripp Woody kick), 11:40. Volunteers 17–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:16.
TENN – Braylon Staley 73-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 11:14. Volunteers 24–7. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:26.
SYR – Johntay Cook II 3-yard pass from Steve Angeli (Tripp Woody kick), 1:55. Volunteers 24–14. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 3:38.
TENN – DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 0:21. Volunteers 31–14. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:34.

Third quarter

TENN – Star Thomas 7-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 12:22. Volunteers 38–14. Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 2:27.
SYR – Yasin Willis 1-yard run (pass failed), 7:33. Volunteers 38–20. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:49.

Fourth quarter

SYR – Yasin Willis 1-yard run (run failed), 11:54. Volunteers 38–26. Drive: 14 plays, 88 yards, 5:19.
TENN – Miles Kitselman 2-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 3:57. Volunteers 45–26. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:42.

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More information Statistics, SYR ...

Statistics	SYR	TENN
First downs	24	22
Plays–yards	84–377	67–495
Rushes–yards	44–103	39–248
Passing yards	274	247
Passing: comp–att–int	23–40–1	16–28–0
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	34:31	25:29

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Syracuse	Passing	Steve Angeli	23/40, 274 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Yasin Willis	23 carries, 91 yards, 3 TD
	Receiving	Dan Villari	5 receptions, 55 yards
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	16/28, 247 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Star Thomas	12 carries, 92 yards
	Receiving	Braylon Staley	4 receptions, 95 yards, TD

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vs East Tennessee State (FCS)

East Tennessee State Buccaneers (FCS) (1–0) at No. 22 Tennessee Volunteers (1–0) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buccaneers (FCS)	0	7	3	7	17
No. 22 Volunteers	24	24	14	10	72

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at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, Tennessee

Date: September 6
Game time: 3:30 p.m.
Game weather: Rainy • Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C)
Game attendance: 101,915
Referee: Ken Williamson
TV announcers (SECN+/ESPN+): Matt Schumacker (play-by-play), Dustin Fox (analyst), and Stephanie Otey (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter TENN – Chris Brazzell II 21-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 13:08. Volunteers 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 1:46. TENN – Max Gilbert 29-yard field goal, 9:28. Volunteers 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 2:13. TENN – Star Thomas 2-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 7:07. Volunteers 17–0. Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:17. TENN – Peyton Lewis 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 0:46. Volunteers 24–0. Drive: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:09. Second quarter TENN – Star Thomas 2-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 11:41. Volunteers 31–0. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 3:09. TENN – Max Gilbert 37-yard field goal, 8:03. Volunteers 34–0. Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 1:57. TENN – Mike Matthews 53-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 4:08. Volunteers 41–0. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 1:30. ETSU – Taharin Sudderth 5-yard pass from Cade McNamara (Ewan Johnson kick), 1:55. Volunteers 41–7. Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:06. TENN – Star Thomas 7-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 0:22. Volunteers 48–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:33. Third quarter ETSU – Ewan Johnson 41-yard field goal, 11:52. Volunteers 48–10. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 3:08. TENN – Chris Brazell II 1-yard pass from Jake Merklinger (Josh Turbyville kick), 8:45. Volunteers 55–10. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:07. TENN – Jack Van Dorselaer 7-yard pass from Jake Merklinger (Josh Turbyville kick), 2:45. Volunteers 62–10. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 3:22. Fourth quarter TENN – Max Gilbert 53-yard field goal, 10:43. Volunteers 65–10. Drive: 12 plays, 41 yards, 4:57. ETSU – Jason Albritton 20-yard run (Ewan Johnson kick), 8:46. Volunteers 65–17. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:57. TENN – Daune Morris 10-yard run (Josh Turbyville kick), 3:55. Volunteers 72–17. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:51.

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First quarter

TENN – Chris Brazzell II 21-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 13:08. Volunteers 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 1:46.
TENN – Max Gilbert 29-yard field goal, 9:28. Volunteers 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 2:13.
TENN – Star Thomas 2-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 7:07. Volunteers 17–0. Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:17.
TENN – Peyton Lewis 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 0:46. Volunteers 24–0. Drive: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:09.

Second quarter

TENN – Star Thomas 2-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 11:41. Volunteers 31–0. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 3:09.
TENN – Max Gilbert 37-yard field goal, 8:03. Volunteers 34–0. Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 1:57.
TENN – Mike Matthews 53-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 4:08. Volunteers 41–0. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 1:30.
ETSU – Taharin Sudderth 5-yard pass from Cade McNamara (Ewan Johnson kick), 1:55. Volunteers 41–7. Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:06.
TENN – Star Thomas 7-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 0:22. Volunteers 48–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:33.

Third quarter

ETSU – Ewan Johnson 41-yard field goal, 11:52. Volunteers 48–10. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 3:08.
TENN – Chris Brazell II 1-yard pass from Jake Merklinger (Josh Turbyville kick), 8:45. Volunteers 55–10. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:07.
TENN – Jack Van Dorselaer 7-yard pass from Jake Merklinger (Josh Turbyville kick), 2:45. Volunteers 62–10. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 3:22.

Fourth quarter

TENN – Max Gilbert 53-yard field goal, 10:43. Volunteers 65–10. Drive: 12 plays, 41 yards, 4:57.
ETSU – Jason Albritton 20-yard run (Ewan Johnson kick), 8:46. Volunteers 65–17. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:57.
TENN – Daune Morris 10-yard run (Josh Turbyville kick), 3:55. Volunteers 72–17. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:51.

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More information Statistics, ETSU ...

Statistics	ETSU	TENN
First downs	10	41
Plays–yards	59–216	99–734
Rushes–yards	28–49	47–276
Passing yards	167	458
Passing: comp–att–int	19–31–0	38–52–0
Turnovers	0	0
Time of possession	24:58	35:02

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More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
East Tennessee State	Passing	Cade McNamara	11/18, 85 yards, TD
	Rushing	Jason Albritton	4 carries, 30 yards, TD
	Receiving	Cole Keller	3 receptions, 47 yards
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	23/31, 288 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Star Thomas	12 carries, 69 yards, 3 TD
	Receiving	Chris Brazzell II	9 receptions, 125 yards, 2 TD

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vs No. 6 Georgia (rivalry)

No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs (2–0) at No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers (2–0) – Game summary

More information Quarter, OT ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
No. 6 Bulldogs	7	10	10	11	6	44
No. 15 Volunteers	21	0	7	10	3	41

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at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, Tennessee

Date: September 13
Game time: 3:30 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C)
Game attendance: 101,915
Referee: Steve Marlowe
TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Holly Rowe (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter (12:30) TENN – Joey Aguilar 4 yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:30; Tennessee 7–0) (9:58) UGA – Gunner Stockton 6 yard run, Peyton Woodring kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:32; Tied 7–7) (9:29) TENN – Chris Brazzell II 72 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:29; Tennessee 14–7) (3:37) TENN – Chris Brazzell II 14 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 4:57; Tennessee 21–7) Second quarter (14:52) UGA – Zachariah Branch 36 yard pass from Gunner Stockton, Peyton Woodring kick (Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:45; Tennessee 21–14) (1:42) UGA – Peyton Woodring 20 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 88 yards, 6:15; Tennessee 21–17) Third quarter (7:19) UGA – Josh McCray 1 yard run, Peyton Woodring kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:41; Georgia 24–21) (1:45) UGA – Peyton Woodring 48 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 2:03; Georgia 27–21) (0:07) TENN – Chris Brazzell II 56 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:38; Tennessee 28–27) Fourth quarter (12:17) UGA – Peyton Woodring 24 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 2:50; Georgia 30–28) (11:01) TENN – Braylon Staley II 32 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:16; Tennessee 35–30) (6:40) TENN – Max Gilbert 48 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:41; Tennessee 38–30) (2:32) UGA – London Humphreys 28 yard pass from Gunner Stockton, (Gunner Stockton pass to Zachariah Branch) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:08; Tied 38–38) Overtime TENN – Max Gilbert 42 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard; Tennessee 41–38) UGA – Josh McCray 1 yard run (Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards; Georgia 44–41)

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First quarter

(12:30) TENN – Joey Aguilar 4 yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:30; Tennessee 7–0)
(9:58) UGA – Gunner Stockton 6 yard run, Peyton Woodring kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:32; Tied 7–7)
(9:29) TENN – Chris Brazzell II 72 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:29; Tennessee 14–7)
(3:37) TENN – Chris Brazzell II 14 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 4:57; Tennessee 21–7)

Second quarter

(14:52) UGA – Zachariah Branch 36 yard pass from Gunner Stockton, Peyton Woodring kick (Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:45; Tennessee 21–14)
(1:42) UGA – Peyton Woodring 20 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 88 yards, 6:15; Tennessee 21–17)

Third quarter

(7:19) UGA – Josh McCray 1 yard run, Peyton Woodring kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:41; Georgia 24–21)
(1:45) UGA – Peyton Woodring 48 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 2:03; Georgia 27–21)
(0:07) TENN – Chris Brazzell II 56 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:38; Tennessee 28–27)

Fourth quarter

(12:17) UGA – Peyton Woodring 24 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 2:50; Georgia 30–28)
(11:01) TENN – Braylon Staley II 32 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:16; Tennessee 35–30)
(6:40) TENN – Max Gilbert 48 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:41; Tennessee 38–30)
(2:32) UGA – London Humphreys 28 yard pass from Gunner Stockton, (Gunner Stockton pass to Zachariah Branch) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:08; Tied 38–38)

Overtime

TENN – Max Gilbert 42 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard; Tennessee 41–38)
UGA – Josh McCray 1 yard run (Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards; Georgia 44–41)

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More information Statistics, UGA ...

Statistics	UGA	TENN
First downs	28	23
Plays–yards	87–502	70–496
Rushes–yards	55–198	34–125
Passing yards	304	371
Passing: comp–att–int	23–32–1	24–36–2
Turnovers	2	2
Time of possession	50:38	24:15

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More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Georgia	Passing	Gunner Stockton	23/31, 304 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Nate Frazier	14 carries, 73 yards
	Receiving	Colbie Young	4 receptions, 73 yards
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	24/36, 371 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Star Thomas	9 carries, 60 yards
	Receiving	Chris Brazzell II	6 receptions, 177 yards, 3 TD

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vs UAB

UAB Blazers (2–1) at No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers (2–1) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Blazers	0	7	10	7	24
No. 15 Volunteers	21	21	14	0	56

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at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, Tennessee

Date: September 20
Game time: 12:45 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C)
Game attendance: 101,915
Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), and Alyssa Lang (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter (12:30) TENN – Chris Brazzell II 19 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:04; Tennessee 7–0) (11:05) TENN – Mike Matthews 19 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 2 plays, 59 yards, 0:25; Tennessee 14–0) (4:01) TENN – DeSean Bishop 3 yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 1:26; Tennessee 21–0) Second quarter (10:44) TENN – Star Thomas 1 yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 3:25; Tennessee 28–0) (7:34) UAB – Brandon Hawkins Jr. 30 yard pass from Jalen Kitna, Jonah Delange kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:10; Tennessee 28–7) (2:50) TENN – Peyton Lewis 32 yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:44; Tennessee 35–7) (0:32) TENN – DeSean Bishop 2 yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 4 plays, 33 yards, 1:14; Tennessee 42–7) Third quarter (12:06) UAB – Jonah Delange 45 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:17; Tennessee 42–10) (9:53) TENN – Star Thomas 17 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:03; Tennessee 49–10) (2:37) TENN – Kaleb Beasley 23 yard fumble recovery, Max Gilbert kick (Tennessee 56–10) Fourth quarter (1:24) UAB – Kaleb Brown 61 yard pass from Jalen Kitna, Jonah Delange kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:13; Tennessee 56–17) (0:48) UAB – Isaiah Jacobs 1 yard run, Jonah Delange kick (Drive: 14 plays, 82 yards, 6:48; Tennessee 56–24)

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First quarter

(12:30) TENN – Chris Brazzell II 19 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:04; Tennessee 7–0)
(11:05) TENN – Mike Matthews 19 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 2 plays, 59 yards, 0:25; Tennessee 14–0)
(4:01) TENN – DeSean Bishop 3 yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 1:26; Tennessee 21–0)

Second quarter

(10:44) TENN – Star Thomas 1 yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 3:25; Tennessee 28–0)
(7:34) UAB – Brandon Hawkins Jr. 30 yard pass from Jalen Kitna, Jonah Delange kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:10; Tennessee 28–7)
(2:50) TENN – Peyton Lewis 32 yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:44; Tennessee 35–7)
(0:32) TENN – DeSean Bishop 2 yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 4 plays, 33 yards, 1:14; Tennessee 42–7)

Third quarter

(12:06) UAB – Jonah Delange 45 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:17; Tennessee 42–10)
(9:53) TENN – Star Thomas 17 yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:03; Tennessee 49–10)
(2:37) TENN – Kaleb Beasley 23 yard fumble recovery, Max Gilbert kick (Tennessee 56–10)

Fourth quarter

(1:24) UAB – Kaleb Brown 61 yard pass from Jalen Kitna, Jonah Delange kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:13; Tennessee 56–17)
(0:48) UAB – Isaiah Jacobs 1 yard run, Jonah Delange kick (Drive: 14 plays, 82 yards, 6:48; Tennessee 56–24)

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More information Statistics, UAB ...

Statistics	UAB	TENN
First downs	18	29
Plays–yards	71–394	73–510
Rushes–yards	19–23	43–235
Passing yards	371	275
Passing: comp–att–int	39–53–1	18–30–1
Turnovers	2	2
Time of possession	33:52	26:08

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More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UAB	Passing	Jalen Kitna	38/51, 364 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Isaiah Jacobs	6 carries, 19 yards, TD
	Receiving	Kaleb Brown	4 receptions, 79 yards, TD
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	15/22, 218 yards, 3 TD, INT
	Rushing	Peyton Lewis	11 carries, 81 yards, TD
	Receiving	Chris Brazzell II	5 receptions, 62 yards, TD

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at Mississippi State

No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers (3–1) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (4–0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
No. 15 Volunteers	10	7	3	14	7	41
Bulldogs	7	10	7	10	0	34

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at Davis Wade Stadium • Starkville, Mississippi

Date: September 27
Game time: 4:20 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C)
Game attendance: 60,417
Referee: David Smith
TV announcers (SECN): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Fozzy Whittaker (analyst), and Morgan Uber (sideline)

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First quarter 11:49 MSU – Fluff Bothwell 5-yard run, Kyle Ferrie kick (Drive: 5 plays , 20 yards, 01:38; MSU 7–0) 09:19 TENN – Max Gilbert 38-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 02:30; MSU 7–3) 04:19 TENN – Colton Hood 23-yard interception return, Max Gilbert kick (TENN 10–7) Second quarter 13:53 MSU – Davon Booth 5-yard run, Kyle Ferrie kick (Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 05:26; MSU 14–10) 08:41 MSU – Kyle Ferrie 51-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 03:10, MSU 17–10) 07:25 TENN – Chris Brazzell II 15-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 01:16; Tied 17–17 Third quarter 11:28 TENN – Max Gilbert 27-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays 66 yards, 03:32; TENN 20–17 03:48 MSU – Fluff Bothwell 1-yard run, Kyle Ferrie kick (Drive: 4 plays, 26 yards, 01:01; MSU 24–20) Fourth quarter 13:29 TENN – Joshua Josephs 41-yard fumble return, Max Gilbert kick (TENN 27–24) 10:31 MSU – Kyle Ferrie 38-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 02:58; Tied 27–27) 07:59 MSU –Seydou Traore 2-yard pass from Blake Shapen, Kyle Ferrie kick (Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 01:44; MSU 34–27) 01:55 TENN – Joey Aguilar 6-yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 06:04; Tied 34–34 Overtime TENN – DeSean Bishop 25-yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 1 play, 25 yards; TENN 41–34)

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First quarter

11:49 MSU – Fluff Bothwell 5-yard run, Kyle Ferrie kick (Drive: 5 plays , 20 yards, 01:38; MSU 7–0)
09:19 TENN – Max Gilbert 38-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 02:30; MSU 7–3)
04:19 TENN – Colton Hood 23-yard interception return, Max Gilbert kick (TENN 10–7)

Second quarter

13:53 MSU – Davon Booth 5-yard run, Kyle Ferrie kick (Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 05:26; MSU 14–10)
08:41 MSU – Kyle Ferrie 51-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 03:10, MSU 17–10)
07:25 TENN – Chris Brazzell II 15-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 01:16; Tied 17–17

Third quarter

11:28 TENN – Max Gilbert 27-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays 66 yards, 03:32; TENN 20–17
03:48 MSU – Fluff Bothwell 1-yard run, Kyle Ferrie kick (Drive: 4 plays, 26 yards, 01:01; MSU 24–20)

Fourth quarter

13:29 TENN – Joshua Josephs 41-yard fumble return, Max Gilbert kick (TENN 27–24)
10:31 MSU – Kyle Ferrie 38-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 02:58; Tied 27–27)
07:59 MSU –Seydou Traore 2-yard pass from Blake Shapen, Kyle Ferrie kick (Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 01:44; MSU 34–27)
01:55 TENN – Joey Aguilar 6-yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 06:04; Tied 34–34

Overtime

TENN – DeSean Bishop 25-yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 1 play, 25 yards; TENN 41–34)

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More information Statistics, TENN ...

Statistics	TENN	MSST
First downs	24	24
Plays–yards	72–466	86–378
Rushes–yards	32–131	57–198
Passing yards	335	180
Passing: comp–att–int	24–40–2	18–29–1
Turnovers	3	2
Time of possession	27:37	32:23

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	24/40, 335 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	DeSean Bishop	11 carries, 72 yards, TD
	Receiving	Chris Brazzell II	6 receptions, 105 yards, TD
Mississippi State	Passing	Blake Shapen	18/29, 189 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Fluff Bothwell	23 carries, 135 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Seydou Traore	4 receptions, 40 yards, TD

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vs Arkansas

Arkansas Razorbacks (2–3) at No. 12 Tennessee Volunteers (4–1) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Razorbacks	10	7	0	14	31
No. 12 Volunteers	7	10	10	7	34

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at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, Tennessee

Date: October 11
Game time: 4:15 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C)
Game attendance: 101,915
Referee: James Carter
TV announcers (SECN): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Fozzy Whittaker (analyst), and Morgan Uber (sideline)

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First quarter 10:10 ARK – Taylen Green 11-yard run, Scott Starzyk kick (Drive: 9 plays , 75 yards, 04:50; ARK 7–0) 07:39 TENN – DeSean Bishop 17-yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 02:31; Tied 7–7) 00:20 ARK – Scott Starzyk 28-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 05:44; ARK 10–7) Second quarter 10:36 TENN – Max Gilbert 27-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 04:44; Tied 10–10) 04:36 ARK – Mike Washington 1-yard run, Scott Starzyk kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 05:59; ARK 17–10) 02:52 TENN – Miles Kitselman 8-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 01:44; Tied 17–17) Third quarter 11:50 TENN – Max Gilbert 50-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 03:10; TENN 20–17) 02:11 TENN – Peyton Lewis 2-yard run, Joey Aguilar kick (Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 01:50; TENN 27–17) Fourth quarter 13:14 TENN – Peyton Lewis 3-yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 4 plays, 19 yards, 01:31; TENN 34–17) 08:17 ARK – Rohan Jones 9-yard pass from T Green, Scott Starzyk kick (Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 04:53; TENN 34–24) 02:55 ARK – Kam Shanks 12-yard pass from Taylen Green, Scott Starzyk kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 01:13; TENN 34–31)

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First quarter

10:10 ARK – Taylen Green 11-yard run, Scott Starzyk kick (Drive: 9 plays , 75 yards, 04:50; ARK 7–0)
07:39 TENN – DeSean Bishop 17-yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 02:31; Tied 7–7)
00:20 ARK – Scott Starzyk 28-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 05:44; ARK 10–7)

Second quarter

10:36 TENN – Max Gilbert 27-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 04:44; Tied 10–10)
04:36 ARK – Mike Washington 1-yard run, Scott Starzyk kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 05:59; ARK 17–10)
02:52 TENN – Miles Kitselman 8-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 01:44; Tied 17–17)

Third quarter

11:50 TENN – Max Gilbert 50-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 03:10; TENN 20–17)
02:11 TENN – Peyton Lewis 2-yard run, Joey Aguilar kick (Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 01:50; TENN 27–17)

Fourth quarter

13:14 TENN – Peyton Lewis 3-yard run, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 4 plays, 19 yards, 01:31; TENN 34–17)
08:17 ARK – Rohan Jones 9-yard pass from T Green, Scott Starzyk kick (Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 04:53; TENN 34–24)
02:55 ARK – Kam Shanks 12-yard pass from Taylen Green, Scott Starzyk kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 01:13; TENN 34–31)

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More information Statistics, ARK ...

Statistics	ARK	TENN
First downs	29	22
Plays–yards	76–496	65–485
Rushes–yards	45–240	40–264
Passing yards	256	221
Passing: comp–att–int	21–31–0	16–25–0
Turnovers	3	0
Time of possession	34:55	25:05

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Arkansas	Passing	Taylen Green	21/31, 256 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Mike Washington	19 carries, 135 yards, TD
	Receiving	Raylen Sharpe	7 receptions, 76 yards
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	16/25, 221 yards, TD
	Rushing	DeSean Bishop	14 carries, 150 yards, TD
	Receiving	Braylon Staley	6 receptions, 109 yards

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at No. 6 Alabama (Third Saturday in October)

No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (5–1) at No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide (5–1) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 11 Volunteers	0	7	6	7	20
No. 6 Crimson Tide	7	16	7	7	37

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at Bryant–Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Date: October 18
Game time: 6:30 p.m.
Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C) • Wind: NW at 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)
Game attendance: 100,077
Referee: Jeff Heaser
TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline)

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First quarter ALA - Isaiah Horton 2-yard pass from Ty Simpson (Conor Talty kick), 6:51. Crimson Tide 7-0. Drive: 11 plays, 91 yards, 6:02. Second quarter TENN - Braylon Staley 2-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 9:46. Tied 7-7. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:14. ALA - Team Safety, 7:27. Crimson Tide 9-7. ALA - Jam Miller 1-yard run (Conor Talty kick), 4:05. Crimson Tide 16-7. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:22. ALA - Zabien Brown 99-yard interception return (Conor Talty kick), 0:00. Crimson Tide 23-7. Third quarter TENN - DeSean Bishop 44-yard run (Two-Point pass Conversion failed), 11:18. Crimson Tide 23-13. Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 1:39. ALA - Rico Scott 11-yard pass from Ty Simpson (Conor Talty Kick), 0:25. Crimson Tide 30-13. Drive: 9 plays, 99 yards, 5:26. Fourth quarter TENN - DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 10:51. Crimson Tide 30-20. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:34. ALA - Daniel Hill 4-yard run (Conor Talty kick), 5:49. Crimson Tide 37-20. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:02.

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First quarter

ALA - Isaiah Horton 2-yard pass from Ty Simpson (Conor Talty kick), 6:51. Crimson Tide 7-0. Drive: 11 plays, 91 yards, 6:02.

Second quarter

TENN - Braylon Staley 2-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 9:46. Tied 7-7. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:14.
ALA - Team Safety, 7:27. Crimson Tide 9-7.
ALA - Jam Miller 1-yard run (Conor Talty kick), 4:05. Crimson Tide 16-7. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:22.
ALA - Zabien Brown 99-yard interception return (Conor Talty kick), 0:00. Crimson Tide 23-7.

Third quarter

TENN - DeSean Bishop 44-yard run (Two-Point pass Conversion failed), 11:18. Crimson Tide 23-13. Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 1:39.
ALA - Rico Scott 11-yard pass from Ty Simpson (Conor Talty Kick), 0:25. Crimson Tide 30-13. Drive: 9 plays, 99 yards, 5:26.

Fourth quarter

TENN - DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 10:51. Crimson Tide 30-20. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:34.
ALA - Daniel Hill 4-yard run (Conor Talty kick), 5:49. Crimson Tide 37-20. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:02.

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More information Statistics, TENN ...

Statistics	TENN	ALA
First downs	27	23
Plays–yards	77–410	61–373
Rushes–yards	33–142	32–120
Passing yards	268	253
Passing: comp–att–int	28–44–1	19–29–0
Turnovers	1	1
Time of possession	28:56	31:04

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	28/44, 268 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	DeSean Bishop	14 carries, 123 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Braylon Staley	10 receptions, 92 yards, TD
Alabama	Passing	Ty Simpson	19/29, 253 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Germie Bernard	4 carries, 49 yards
	Receiving	Ryan Coleman-Williams	5 receptions, 87 yards

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at Kentucky (rivalry)

No. 17 Tennessee Volunteers (5–2) at Kentucky Wildcats (2–4) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 17 Volunteers	21	14	14	7	56
Wildcats	7	14	6	7	34

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at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky

Date: October 25
Game time: 7:45 p.m.
Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 53 °F (12 °C)
Game attendance: 60,153
Referee: Kyle Olson
TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), and Cole Cubelic (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter TENN - Chris Brazzell II 35-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 13:41. Volunteers 7-0. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:19. TENN - Edrees Farooq 45-yard interception return (Max Gilbert kick), 6:56. Volunteers 14-0. UK - Kendrick Law 71-yard pass from Cutter Boley (Jacob Kauwe kick), 6:19. Volunteers 14-7. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:37. TENN - Star Thomas 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 1:49. Volunteers 21-7. Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 2:11. Second quarter TENN - DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 13:52. Volunteers 28-7. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:15. UK - DJ Miller 56-yard pass from Cutter Boley (Jacob Kauwe kick), 12:39. Volunteers 28-14. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:13. UK - J.J. Hester 3-yard pass from Cutter Boley (Jacob Kauwe kick), 1:37. Volunteers 28-21. Drive: 16 plays, 96 yards, 8:35. TENN - Ethan Davis 13-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 0:05. Volunteers 35-21. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 1:32. Third quarter TENN - Mike Matthews 62-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 10:40. Volunteers 42-21. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:25. TENN - Peyton Lewis 2-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 5:46. Volunteers 49-21. Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:29. UK - DJ Miller 28-yard pass from Cutter Boley (Two-Point pass Conversion failed), 0:54. Volunteers 49-27. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:52. Fourth quarter TENN - DeSean Bishop 5-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 13:35. Volunteers 56-27. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:19. UK - J.J. Hester 7-yard pass from Cutter Boley (Jacob Kauwe kick), 8:12. Volunteers 56-34. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:23.

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First quarter

TENN - Chris Brazzell II 35-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 13:41. Volunteers 7-0. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:19.
TENN - Edrees Farooq 45-yard interception return (Max Gilbert kick), 6:56. Volunteers 14-0.
UK - Kendrick Law 71-yard pass from Cutter Boley (Jacob Kauwe kick), 6:19. Volunteers 14-7. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:37.
TENN - Star Thomas 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 1:49. Volunteers 21-7. Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 2:11.

Second quarter

TENN - DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 13:52. Volunteers 28-7. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:15.
UK - DJ Miller 56-yard pass from Cutter Boley (Jacob Kauwe kick), 12:39. Volunteers 28-14. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:13.
UK - J.J. Hester 3-yard pass from Cutter Boley (Jacob Kauwe kick), 1:37. Volunteers 28-21. Drive: 16 plays, 96 yards, 8:35.
TENN - Ethan Davis 13-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 0:05. Volunteers 35-21. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 1:32.

Third quarter

TENN - Mike Matthews 62-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 10:40. Volunteers 42-21. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:25.
TENN - Peyton Lewis 2-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 5:46. Volunteers 49-21. Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:29.
UK - DJ Miller 28-yard pass from Cutter Boley (Two-Point pass Conversion failed), 0:54. Volunteers 49-27. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:52.

Fourth quarter

TENN - DeSean Bishop 5-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 13:35. Volunteers 56-27. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:19.
UK - J.J. Hester 7-yard pass from Cutter Boley (Jacob Kauwe kick), 8:12. Volunteers 56-34. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:23.

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More information Statistics, TENN ...

Statistics	TENN	UK
First downs	24	25
Plays–yards	59–504	73–476
Rushes–yards	33–108	38–146
Passing yards	396	330
Passing: comp–att–int	20–26–0	26–36–1
Turnovers	0	2
Time of possession	23:56	36:03

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Team	Category	Player	Stat7stics
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	20/26, 396 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Star Thomas	10 carries, 64 yards, TD
	Receiving	Chris Brazzell II	4 receptions, 138 yards, TD
Kentucky	Passing	Cutter Boley	26/35, 330 yards, 5 TD, INT
	Rushing	Dante Dowdell	12 carries, 52 yards
	Receiving	DJ Miller	5 receptions, 120 yards, 2 TD

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vs No. 18 Oklahoma

No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners (6–2) at No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers (6–2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 18 Sooners	7	9	7	10	33
No. 14 Volunteers	10	0	7	10	27

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at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, Tennessee

Date: November 1
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
Game weather: clear • Temperature: 56 °F
Game attendance: 101,915
Referee: Jason Autrey
TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Holly Rowe (sideline)

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First quarter (11:17) TENN – Braylon Staley 5-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:43; TENN 7–0) (8:01) OU – R Mason Thomas 71-yard fumble recovery, Tate Sandell kick (Drive: 5 plays, -16 yards, 1:29; Tied 7–7) (3:30) TENN – Max Gilbert 45-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 4:31; TENN 10–7) Second quarter (7:36) OU – Tate Sandell 55-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:38; Tied 10–10) (1:08) OU – Tate Sandell 51-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 2:33; OU 13–10) (0:00) OU – Tate Sandell 40-yard field goal (Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 0:16; OU 16–10) Third quarter (11:52) TENN – Braylon Staley 54-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 83 yards, 1:18; TENN 17–16) (2:03) OU – Xavier Robinson 4-yard run, Tate Sandell kick (Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:48; OU 23–17) Fourth quarter (11:05) OU – Tate Sandell 55-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 4:46; OU 26–17) (1:56) TENN – Mike Matthews 15-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 2:22; OU 26–24) (1:44) OU – John Mateer 1-yard run, Tate Sandell kick (Drive: 2 plays, 44 yards, 0:11; OU 33–24) (0:47) TENN – Max Gilbert 48-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 0:57; OU 33–27)

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First quarter

(11:17) TENN – Braylon Staley 5-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:43; TENN 7–0)
(8:01) OU – R Mason Thomas 71-yard fumble recovery, Tate Sandell kick (Drive: 5 plays, -16 yards, 1:29; Tied 7–7)
(3:30) TENN – Max Gilbert 45-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 4:31; TENN 10–7)

Second quarter

(7:36) OU – Tate Sandell 55-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:38; Tied 10–10)
(1:08) OU – Tate Sandell 51-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 2:33; OU 13–10)
(0:00) OU – Tate Sandell 40-yard field goal (Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 0:16; OU 16–10)

Third quarter

(11:52) TENN – Braylon Staley 54-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 5 plays, 83 yards, 1:18; TENN 17–16)
(2:03) OU – Xavier Robinson 4-yard run, Tate Sandell kick (Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:48; OU 23–17)

Fourth quarter

(11:05) OU – Tate Sandell 55-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 4:46; OU 26–17)
(1:56) TENN – Mike Matthews 15-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Max Gilbert kick (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 2:22; OU 26–24)
(1:44) OU – John Mateer 1-yard run, Tate Sandell kick (Drive: 2 plays, 44 yards, 0:11; OU 33–24)
(0:47) TENN – Max Gilbert 48-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 0:57; OU 33–27)

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More information Statistics, OU ...

Statistics	OU	TENN
First downs	19	28
Plays–yards	64–351	80–456
Rushes–yards	35–192	35–63
Passing yards	159	393
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	19–29–1	29–45–2
Turnovers	2	3
Time of possession	30:07	29:53

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Oklahoma	Passing	John Mateer	19/29, 159 yards, INT
	Rushing	Xavier Robinson	16 carries, 115 yards, TD
	Receiving	Isaiah Sategna III	6 receptions, 68 yards
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	29/45, 393 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	DeSean Bishop	12 carries, 38 yards
	Receiving	Chris Brazzell II	6 receptions, 68 yards

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vs New Mexico State

New Mexico State Aggies (3–6) at No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers (6–3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Aggies	0	3	0	6	9
No. 23 Volunteers	14	7	21	0	42

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at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, Tennessee

Date: November 15
Game time: 4:15 p.m.
Game weather: Partly Cloudy • Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C)
Game attendance: 101,915
Referee: Steve Marlowe
TV announcers (SECN): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Fozzy Whittaker (analyst), and Morgan Uber (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter TENN – DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 7:54. Volunteers 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:05. TENN – Joey Aguilar 27-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 5:43. Volunteers 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 0:33. Second quarter TENN – Braylon Staley 15-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 11:24. Volunteers 21–0. Drive: 13 plays, 99 yards, 4:46. NMSU – David Barker 32-yard field goal, 1:25. Volunteers 21–3. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 3:45. Third quarter TENN – Star Thomas 21-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 10:46. Volunteers 28–3. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:14. TENN – Peyton Lewis 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 2:35. Volunteers 35–3. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 4:31. TENN – William Wright 35-yard interception return (Max Gilbert kick), 1:24. Volunteers 42–3. Fourth quarter NMSU – Isaiah Rudison 1-yard run (David Barker kick failed), 7:57. Volunteers 42–9. Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 2:59.

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First quarter

TENN – DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 7:54. Volunteers 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:05.
TENN – Joey Aguilar 27-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 5:43. Volunteers 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 0:33.

Second quarter

TENN – Braylon Staley 15-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 11:24. Volunteers 21–0. Drive: 13 plays, 99 yards, 4:46.
NMSU – David Barker 32-yard field goal, 1:25. Volunteers 21–3. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 3:45.

Third quarter

TENN – Star Thomas 21-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 10:46. Volunteers 28–3. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:14.
TENN – Peyton Lewis 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 2:35. Volunteers 35–3. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 4:31.
TENN – William Wright 35-yard interception return (Max Gilbert kick), 1:24. Volunteers 42–3.

Fourth quarter

NMSU – Isaiah Rudison 1-yard run (David Barker kick failed), 7:57. Volunteers 42–9. Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 2:59.

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More information Statistics, NMSU ...

Statistics	NMSU	TENN
First downs	24	22
Plays–yards	83–340	66–413
Rushes–yards	30–27	39–194
Passing yards	313	219
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	35–53–2	19–27–2
Turnovers	2	2
Time of possession	35:39	24:21

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
New Mexico State	Passing	Logan Fife	23/34, 166 yards, INT
	Rushing	Dijon Stanley	7 carries, 19 yards
	Receiving	Donovan Faupel	9 receptions, 80 yards
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	17/23, 204 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	DeSean Bishop	16 carries, 80 yards, TD
	Receiving	Chris Brazzell II	3 receptions, 65 yards

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at Florida (rivalry)

No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers (7–3) at Florida Gators (3–7) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 20 Volunteers	14	17	0	0	31
Gators	0	0	3	8	11

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at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida

Date: November 22
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C)
Game attendance: 90,465
Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) and Holly Rowe (sideline)

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First quarter TENN – Ethan Davis 23-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 11:28. Volunteers 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:32. TENN – DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 5:33. Volunteers 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:13. Second quarter TENN – DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 13:08. Volunteers 21–0. Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 6:00. TENN – Star Thomas 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 9:14. Volunteers 28–0. Drive: 4 plays, 46 yards, 1:49. TENN – Max Gilbert 26-yard field goal, 0:00. Volunteers 31–0. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 1:15. Third quarter FLA – Trey Smack 46-yard field goal, 2:04. Volunteers 31–3. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 8:00. Fourth quarter FLA – Jadan Baugh 33-yard pass from DJ Lagway (DJ Lagway-Tony Livingston pass), 8:15. Volunteers 31–11. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 3:29.

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First quarter

TENN – Ethan Davis 23-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 11:28. Volunteers 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:32.
TENN – DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 5:33. Volunteers 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:13.

Second quarter

TENN – DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 13:08. Volunteers 21–0. Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 6:00.
TENN – Star Thomas 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 9:14. Volunteers 28–0. Drive: 4 plays, 46 yards, 1:49.
TENN – Max Gilbert 26-yard field goal, 0:00. Volunteers 31–0. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 1:15.

Third quarter

FLA – Trey Smack 46-yard field goal, 2:04. Volunteers 31–3. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 8:00.

Fourth quarter

FLA – Jadan Baugh 33-yard pass from DJ Lagway (DJ Lagway-Tony Livingston pass), 8:15. Volunteers 31–11. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 3:29.

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More information Statistics, TENN ...

Statistics	TENN	FLA
First downs	28	15
Plays–yards	73–452	47–261
Rushes–yards	51–248	30–145
Passing yards	204	116
Passing: comp–att–int	17-22-0	11-17-0
Turnovers	0	0
Time of possession	35:42	24:18

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	17/22, 204 yards, TD
	Rushing	DeSean Bishop	24 carries, 116 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Ethan Davis	5 receptions, 72 yards, TD
Florida	Passing	DJ Lagway	11/17, 116 yards, TD
	Rushing	Jadan Baugh	18 carries, 96 yards
	Receiving	Jadan Baugh	2 receptions, 35 yards, TD

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vs No. 14 Vanderbilt (rivalry)

No. 14 Vanderbilt Commodores (9–2) at No. 19 Tennessee Volunteers (8–3) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 14 Commodores	7	14	10	14	45
No. 19 Volunteers	7	14	0	3	24

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at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, Tennessee

Date: November 29
Game time: 3:30 p.m.
Game weather: Partly Cloudy • Temperature: 43 °F (6 °C)
Game attendance: 101,914
Referee: David Smith
TV announcers (ESPN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst) and Cole Cubelic (sideline)

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First quarter

TENN – DeSean Bishop 2-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 3:49. Volunteers 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 4:35.
VAN – Sedrick Alexander 28-yard run (Brock Taylor kick), 0:59. Tied 7–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:50.

Second quarter

VAN – Makhilyn Young 3-yard run (Brock Taylor kick), 11:39. Commodores 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 78 yards, 2:14.
TENN – Chris Brazzell II 52-yard pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert kick), 10:34. Tied 14–14. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:05.
TENN – DeSean Bishop 35-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 7:51. Volunteers 21–14. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:35.
VAN – Tre Richardson 6-yard pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor kick), 0:12. Tied 21–21. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:12.

Third quarter

VAN – Sedrick Alexander 5-yard run (Brock Taylor kick), 8:25. Commodores 28–21. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:35.
VAN – Brock Taylor 35-yard field goal, 2:12. Commodores 31–21. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 5:11.

Fourth quarter

TENN – Max Gilbert 25-yard field goal, 12:31. Commodores 31–24. Drive: 15 plays, 68 yards, 4:41.
VAN – Diego Pavia 24-yard run (Brock Taylor kick), 8:55. Commodores 38–24. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:30.
VAN – Sedrick Alexander 39-yard run (Brock Taylor kick), 5:10. Commodores 45–24. Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 1:34.

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More information Statistics, VAN ...

Statistics	VAN	TENN
First downs	27	21
Plays–yards	65–579	75–382
Rushes–yards	37–314	31–83
Passing yards	265	299
Passing: comp–att–int	18-28-2	29-44-0
Turnovers	2	0
Time of possession	34:59	25:01

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Vanderbilt	Passing	Diego Pavia	18-28, 268 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Diego Pavia	20 carries, 165 yards, TD
	Receiving	Junior Sherrill	3 receptions, 76 yards
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	29-44, 299 yards, TD
	Rushing	DeSean Bishop	20 carries, 97 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Chris Brazzell II	6 receptions, 91 yards, TD

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vs. Illinois (Music City Bowl)

2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl
Tennessee Volunteers (8-4) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (8-4) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Volunteers	7	0	7	14	28
Fighting Illini	7	3	14	6	30

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at Nissan Stadium • Nashville, TN

Date: December 30
Game time: 5:30 p.m. EST
Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 34 °F (1 °C) • Wind: 7 mph (11 km/h) northwest
Game attendance: 52,815
Referee: Riley Johnson (ACC)
TV announcers (ESPN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst) and Cole Cubelic (sideline)
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First quarter

(5:16) TENN – Joey Aguilar 7-yard run (Max Gilbert kick) (11 plays, 67 yards, 4:59; TENN 7–0)
(0:36) ILL – Justin Bowick 18-yard pass from Luke Altmayer (David Olano kick) (9 plays, 75 yards, 5:40; 7–7)

Second quarter

(0:21) ILL – David Olano 30-yard field goal (12 plays, 67 yards, 3:07; ILL 10–7)

Third quarter

(0:21) ILL – Leon Lowery Jr. fumble recovery (David Olano kick) (ILL 17–7)
(7:31) TENN – DeSean Bishop 1-yard run (Max Gilbert kick) (9 plays, 75 yards, 4:17; ILL 17–14)
(2:41) TENN – Luke Altmayer 2-yard run (David Olano kick) (8 plays, 68 yards, 4:44; ILL 24–14)

Fourth quarter

(11:40) TENN – DeSean Bishop 12-yard run (Max Gilbert kick) (14 plays, 79 yards, 5:52; ILL 24–21)
(5:14) ILL – David Olano 28-yard field goal (12 plays, 65 yards, 6:26; ILL 27–21)
(4:58) TENN – Joakim Dodson 94-yard kickoff return (Max Gilbert kick) (1 plays, 94 yards, 0:00; TENN 28–27)
(0:03) ILL – David Olano 29-yard field goal (13 plays, 65 yards, 4:58; ILL 30–28)

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More information Statistics, TENN ...

Statistics	TENN	ILL
First downs	18	27
Plays–yards	55–278	73–417
Rushes–yards	37–157	39–221
Passing yards	121	196
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	14–18–0	20–34–0
Turnovers	1	0
Time of possession	24:14	35:46

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Tennessee	Passing	Joey Aguilar	14/18, 121 yards
	Rushing	DeSean Bishop	19 carries, 93 yards
	Receiving	Mike Matthews	3 receptions, 43 yards
Illinois	Passing	Luke Altmyer	20/33, 196 yards, TD
	Rushing	Aidan Laughery	13 carries, 77 yards
	Receiving	Hudson Clement	3 receptions, 48 yards

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2025 Tennessee Volunteers football team roster

Players

Coaches

Offense

Pos.	#	Name	Class
TE	`0`	Ethan Davis	So
WR	`1`	Travis Smith Jr.	Fr
RB	`2`	Peyton Lewis	So
TE	`3`	Jack Van Dorselaer	Fr
WR	`4`	Mike Matthews	So
WR	`5`	Radarious Jackson	Fr
QB	`6`	Joey Aguilar	GS
TE	`7`	DaSaahn Brame	Fr
RB	`9`	Star Thomas	Sr
QB	`12`	Jake Merklinger	Fr
QB	`13`	Mason Phillips	Fr
WR	`14`	Braylon Staley	Fr
QB	`15`	George MacIntyre	Fr
WR	`17`	Chris Brazzell II	Jr
RB	`18`	DeSean Bishop	So
RB	`19`	Daune Morris	Fr
RB	`20`	Justin Baker	Fr
RB	`24`	Hunter Barnes	Jr
WR	`26`	Carson Whitehead	Jr
WR	`29`	Jack-Henry Jakobik	So
WR	`35`	Ben Petermann	Fr
WR	`36`	Nathan Roberts	So
WR	`39`	Malcolm Kinzer	Fr
TE	`40`	Seamus Meagher	Sr
WR	`42`	Braylon Harmon	Fr
OL	`50`	William Satterwhite	Fr
OL	`51`	Jeremias Heard	Fr
OL	`53`	Lance Heard	Jr
OL	`55`	Antoni Ogumoro	Fr
OL	`56`	Sam Pendleton	So
OL	`58`	Nic Moore	Fr
OL	`68`	Bennett Warren	Fr
OL	`69`	Gus Hill	Jr
OL	`70`	David Sanders Jr.	Fr
OL	`71`	Max Anderson	Fr
OL	`72`	Jesse Perry	Fr
OL	`73`	Brian Grant	Jr
OL	`74`	Shamurad Umarov	So
OL	`75`	Wendell Moe Jr.	Jr
OL	`78`	Gage Ginther	Fr
WR	`81`	Amari Jefferson	Fr
WR	`83`	Trey Weary	Jr
WR	`84`	Tommy Winton III	Jr
TE	`86`	Cole Harrison	Fr
TE	`87`	Miles Kitselman	Sr
WR	`88`	Deon Hardin	Jr
WR	`89`	Joakim Dodson	Fr

Defense

Pos.	#	Name	Class
DB	`0`	William Wright	Sr
DB	`1`	Rickey Gibson III	Jr
DB	`2`	Andre Turrentine	Sr
DB	`3`	Jermod McCoy	Jr
DB	`4`	Jourdan Thomas	Jr
DB	`6`	Jalen McMurray	Sr
LB	`7`	Arion Carter	Jr
DB	`8`	Colton Hood	So
DB	`9`	Jakobe Thomas	Sr
DB	`12`	John Slaughter	Jr
LB	`13`	Edwin Spillman	Fr
DB	`14`	Christian Charles	Sr
DB	`15`	Edrees Farooq	So
DL	`18`	Tyree Weathersby	So
DL	`19`	Joshua Josephs	Sr
DL	`20`	Bryson Eason	Sr
LB	`22`	Jeremiah Telander	Jr
DB	`23`	Boo Carter	So
DB	`25`	Kaleb Beasley	So
DB	`26`	Sidney Walton	Fr
DB	`27`	Ty Redmond	Fr
DB	`28`	Marcus Goree Jr.	Fr
DL	`29`	Jordan Ross	So
DL	`30`	Jamal Wallace	Jr
DL	`31`	Caleb Herring	Jr
LB	`33`	Ben Bolton	Jr
DB	`34`	Dylan Lewis	Fr
DB	`35`	Timothy Merritt	Fr
DB	`36`	Tre Poteat	Fr
DB	`37`	Montrell Bandy	Sr
DB	`38`	Andre Stewart	Jr
DL	`39`	Jayden Loftin	Fr
DB	`40`	Colin Brazzell	Fr
LB	`41`	Jadon Perlotte	Fr
DL	`42`	Tyre West	Sr
DB	`43`	Jackson Mathews	Fr
DB	`44`	Steele Katina	Fr
DL	`46`	Christian Gass	Fr
DL	`47`	Isaiah Campbell	Fr
LB	`48`	Jaedon Harmon	Fr
LB	`50`	Ryan Scott	Fr
DL	`51`	Jaxson Moi	Sr
DL	`52`	Mariyon Dye	Fr
DL	`53`	Daevin Hobbs	Jr
LB	`54`	Jordan Burns	Fr
LB	`55`	Brenden Anes	Fr
DL	`56`	Kellen Lindstrom	Fr
LB	`57`	Grier Short	Fr
DL	`58`	Herb Gray	Fr
DL	`59`	Tim Amet	Sr
DL	`87`	Joshua Helsdon	Jr
DL	`89`	Mike Bethea	Jr
DL	`90`	Dominic Bailey	Sr
DL	`94`	Nathan Robinson	So
DL	`95`	Carson Gentle	Fr
DL	`96`	Isaiah Inge	Fr
DL	`97`	Ethan Utley	Fr
DL	`98`	Emmanuel Okoye	So

Special teams

Pos.	#	Name	Class
LS	`48`	Bennett Brady	Jr
PK	`90`	Max Gilbert	So
P/PK	`94`	Josh Turbyville	Jr
P	`98`	Jackson Ross	Jr

Head coach

Josh Heupel

Coordinators/assistant coaches

Alec Abeln – Tight ends
Tim Banks – Defensive coordinator
Evan Crabtree – Special teams coordinator
Glen Elarbee – Offensive line
Rodney Garner – Defensive line
Joey Halzle – Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks
Levorn Harbin – Outside linebackers
William Inge – Linebackers
Willie Martinez – Secondary
Kelsey Pope – Wide receivers
De'Rail Sims – Running backs
Max Thurmond – Senior offensive analyst

Legend

(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible

Injured
Redshirt

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Offseason

2025 NFL draft

Transfers

Outgoing

Incoming

Schedule

Rankings

Game summaries

vs. Syracuse

vs East Tennessee State (FCS)

vs No. 6 Georgia (rivalry)

vs UAB

at Mississippi State

vs Arkansas

at No. 6 Alabama (Third Saturday in October)

at Kentucky (rivalry)

vs No. 18 Oklahoma

vs New Mexico State

at Florida (rivalry)

vs No. 14 Vanderbilt (rivalry)

vs. Illinois (Music City Bowl)

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