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UTSA at Tennessee
Sep 23, 2023 • Completed
Away
UTSA
American Athletic

Final Score
14 - 45

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Game Conditions
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Tennessee pulls away from UTSA 45-14
Tennessee defeated UTSA 45-14 in Week 4 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 512-319 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 45-14. Joe Milton III run for 81 yds for a TD (Charles Campbell KICK) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Tennessee the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 512 total yards, 303 rushing yards, and 209 passing yards. UTSA finished with 319 total yards, including 88 on the ground and 231 through the air.
Tennessee converted 6-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Tennessee led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joe Milton III run for 81 yds for a TD (Charles Campbell KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Joe Milton III run for 81 yds for a TD (Charles Campbell KICK) (Tennessee led 7-0 over UTSA).
Rushing Touchdown
Dylan Sampson run for 10 yds for a TD (Charles Campbell KICK) (Tennessee led 14-0 over UTSA).
Passing Touchdown
Joe Milton III pass complete to Kaleb Webb for 18 yds for a TD (Charles Campbell KICK) (Tennessee led 21-0 over UTSA).
Field Goal Good
Charles Campbell 29 Yd Field Goal (Tennessee led 31-0 over UTSA).
Passing Touchdown
Joshua Cephus 3 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Chase Allen Kick) (UTSA led 7-31 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Tykee Ogle-Kellogg 43 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Chase Allen Kick) (UTSA led 14-31 over Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-14
Tennessee defeated UTSA.
Total yards
512-319
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
303
Tennessee averaged 9.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
209
Tennessee averaged 6.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-19
UTSA's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tennessee | UTSA |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 512 | 319 |
| Passing Yards | 209 | 231 |
| Rushing Yards | 303 | 88 |
| First Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 8-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-33 | 30-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 22:48 | 37:12 |