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Austin Peay at Tennessee
Sep 9, 2023 • Completed
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Austin Peay
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Final Score
13 - 30

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Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Tennessee beats Austin Peay 30-13
Tennessee defeated Austin Peay 30-13 in Week 2 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 456-339 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 30-13. Maddux Trujillo 45 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Austin Peay the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 456 total yards, 228 rushing yards, and 228 passing yards. Austin Peay finished with 339 total yards, including 79 on the ground and 260 through the air.
Tennessee converted 3-12 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Tennessee led 13-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joe Milton III pass complete to McCallan Castles for 43 yds for a TD (Charles Campbell KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Maddux Trujillo 45 yd FG GOOD (Austin Peay led 3-0 over Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Charles Campbell 28 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee led 3-3 over Austin Peay).
Field Goal Good
Charles Campbell 37 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee led 6-6 over Austin Peay).
Field Goal Good
Maddux Trujillo 34 yd FG GOOD (Austin Peay led 6-3 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Joe Milton III 6 Yd Run (Charles Campbell Kick) (Tennessee led 13-6 over Austin Peay).
Field Goal Good
Charles Campbell 22 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee led 23-6 over Austin Peay).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-13
Tennessee defeated Austin Peay.
Total yards
456-339
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
228
Tennessee averaged 7.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
228
Tennessee averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-18
Austin Peay's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tennessee | Austin Peay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 456 | 339 |
| Passing Yards | 228 | 260 |
| Rushing Yards | 228 | 79 |
| First Downs | 17 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 5-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-88 | 9-75 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-33 | 29-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 20:44 | 39:01 |