Total Yards
Tennessee472
South Carolina370
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South Carolina at Tennessee
Oct 9, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 6
Away
South Carolina
SEC
Final Score
20 - 45
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Tennessee
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Passing Yards
Tennessee225
South Carolina217
Rushing Yards
Tennessee247
South Carolina153
Turnovers
Tennessee0
South Carolina2
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature73°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Tennessee26:05
South Carolina33:55
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Game Story
Tennessee pulls away from South Carolina 45-20
Tennessee defeated South Carolina 45-20 in Week 6 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 472-370 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 45-20. Hendon Hooker run for 11 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Tennessee the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 472 total yards, 247 rushing yards, and 225 passing yards. South Carolina finished with 370 total yards, including 153 on the ground and 217 through the air.
Tennessee converted 12-17 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Tennessee led 38-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tiyon Evans run for 45 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker run for 11 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 21-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to JaVonta Payton for 39 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 14-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Jalin Hyatt for 3 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 7-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Velus Jones Jr. for 21 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 28-0 over South Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Tiyon Evans run for 45 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 35-0 over South Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Kevin Harris run for 6 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 7-35 over Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-20
Tennessee defeated South Carolina.
Total yards
472-370
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
247
Tennessee averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
225
Tennessee averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
12-17
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
South Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tennessee | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 472 | 370 |
| Passing Yards | 225 | 217 |
| Rushing Yards | 247 | 153 |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 12-17 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-30 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-23 | 21-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 26:05 | 33:55 |