Total Yards
Tennessee493
Syracuse377
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Syracuse at Tennessee
Aug 30, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
Aflac Kickoff
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
26 - 45
ST
Home
Tennessee
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Tennessee247
Syracuse274
Rushing Yards
Tennessee246
Syracuse103
Turnovers
Tennessee1
Syracuse2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature82°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.34
Postgame Win Probability
Tennessee: 94.4%
Syracuse: 5.6%
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Tennessee25:29
Syracuse34:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Tennessee beats Syracuse 45-26
Tennessee defeated Syracuse 45-26 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 493-377 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 45-26. Peyton Lewis run for 2 yds for a TD (Max Gilbert KICK) came with 6:02 left in the first quarter, giving Tennessee the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 493 total yards, 246 rushing yards, and 247 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 377 total yards, including 103 on the ground and 274 through the air.
Tennessee converted 7-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Tennessee led 31-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joey Aguilar pass complete to Braylon Staley for 73 yds for a TD (Max Gilbert KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Peyton Lewis run for 2 yds for a TD (Max Gilbert KICK) (Tennessee led 10-0 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Max Gilbert 34 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee led 3-0 over Syracuse).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Steve Angeli run for a loss of 7 yards Steve Angeli fumbled, recovered by TENN Colton Hood , return for 22 yds (Max Gilbert KICK) (Syracuse led 0-17 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Yasin Willis run for 2 yds for a TD (Tripp Woody KICK) (Syracuse led 7-17 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Joey Aguilar pass complete to Braylon Staley for 73 yds for a TD (Max Gilbert KICK) (Tennessee led 24-7 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Johntay Cook Ii 3 Yd pass from Steve Angeli (Tripp Woody Kick) (Syracuse led 14-24 over Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-26
Tennessee defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
493-377
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
246
Tennessee averaged 6.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
247
Tennessee averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Syracuse's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tennessee | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 493 | 377 |
| Passing Yards | 247 | 274 |
| Rushing Yards | 246 | 103 |
| First Downs | 22 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-65 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-28 | 23-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 25:29 | 34:31 |