Pass rush helps sluggish Tennessee outlast UMass 17-13
Tennessee coach Butch Jones often follows closer-than-expected victories by saying that he never will apologize for a win.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Massachusetts Minutemen
13
Tennessee Volunteers
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| TENN | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Neyland Stadium · 95,324 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | L 0-24 | NCAAF |
| 11/4/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 31-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ UConn Huskies | L 16-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | L 18-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 19-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:51 13-17
Sadiq Palmer 13 Yd pass from Andrew Ford (Logan Laurent Kick)
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Field Goal 7:32 6-17
Aaron Medley 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:25 6-14
Tyler Byrd 8 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Aaron Medley Kick)
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Touchdown 2:57 6-7
Ross Comis 5 Yd Run (Michael Schreiner PAT failed)
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Touchdown 4:33 0-7
John Kelly 12 Yd Run (Aaron Medley Kick)
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TENN
1 play, -2 yards, 0:22 · End of Game
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UMASS 0:22
4 plays, 2 yards, 0:47 · Downs
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TENN 1:09
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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UMASS 3:47
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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TENN 5:34
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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UMASS 6:58
4 plays, 36 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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TENN 10:04
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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UMASS 12:23
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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TENN 14:11
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:02 · Punt
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UMASS 0:13
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:10 · Punt
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TENN 1:23
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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UMASS 2:51
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:51 13-17
Sadiq Palmer 13 Yd pass from Andrew Ford (Logan Laurent Kick)
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TENN 7:32
6 plays, 18 yards, 1:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:32 6-17
Aaron Medley 40 Yd Field Goal
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UMASS 9:03
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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TENN 10:53
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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UMASS 13:41
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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UMASS
1 play, -2 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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TENN 0:25
9 plays, 75 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:25 6-14
Tyler Byrd 8 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Aaron Medley Kick)
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UMASS 2:57
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:57 6-7
Ross Comis 5 Yd Run (Michael Schreiner PAT failed)
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TENN 4:33
4 plays, 80 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:33 0-7
John Kelly 12 Yd Run (Aaron Medley Kick)
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UMASS 6:17
5 plays, 51 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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TENN 9:58
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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UMASS 12:16
6 plays, 2 yards, 3:53 · Punt
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TENN 1:09
13 plays, 54 yards, 5:30 · Missed FG
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UMASS 6:39
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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TENN 7:54
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:35 · Fumble
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UMASS 10:29
6 plays, 25 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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TENN 13:39
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:21 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
UMASS
TENN
14
1st Downs
18
3-14
3rd down efficiency
7-18
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
281
Total Yards
319
137
Passing
184
13/22
Comp/Att
19/32
6.2
Yards per pass
5.8
144
Rushing
135
37
Rushing Attempts
39
3.9
Yards per rush
3.5
7-43
Penalties
5-51
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
30:28
Possession
29:32
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