Total Yards
Tennessee417
Tennessee Tech179
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Tennessee Tech at Tennessee
Sep 18, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
Tennessee Tech
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Final Score
0 - 56
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Passing Yards
Tennessee215
Tennessee Tech144
Rushing Yards
Tennessee202
Tennessee Tech35
Turnovers
Tennessee1
Tennessee Tech4
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Tennessee25:34
Tennessee Tech34:26
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Game Story
Tennessee overwhelms Tennessee Tech 56-0
Tennessee defeated Tennessee Tech 56-0 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 417-179 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 56-0. Hendon Hooker pass complete to JaVonta Payton for 29 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Tennessee the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 417 total yards, 202 rushing yards, and 215 passing yards. Tennessee Tech finished with 179 total yards, including 35 on the ground and 144 through the air.
Tennessee converted 4-13 on third down, went 4-5 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Tennessee led 28-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Hendon Hooker pass complete to Velus Jones Jr. for 45 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to JaVonta Payton for 29 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 7-0 over Tennessee Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaylen Wright run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 14-0 over Tennessee Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Jacob Warren for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 28-0 over Tennessee Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Velus Jones Jr. for 45 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 21-0 over Tennessee Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 35-0 over Tennessee Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Tiyon Evans run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 49-0 over Tennessee Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-0
Tennessee defeated Tennessee Tech.
Total yards
417-179
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
202
Tennessee averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
215
Tennessee averaged 6.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-17
Tennessee Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tennessee | Tennessee Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 417 | 179 |
| Passing Yards | 215 | 144 |
| Rushing Yards | 202 | 35 |
| First Downs | 24 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-5 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 10-107 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-32 | 17-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 25:34 | 34:26 |