Heupel's debut ends in Tennessee's 38-6 win
— If Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel's offense is going to work, its got to start on the ground.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Bowling Green Falcons
6
Tennessee Volunteers
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGSU | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| TENN | 14 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 38 |
Neyland Stadium · 84,314 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 33-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | L 10-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | L 24-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | L 31-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | W 38-10 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:11 6-38
Cedric Tillman 40 Yd pass from Joe Milton III (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Field Goal 9:36 6-31
Chase McGrath 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:51 6-28
Tiyon Evans 19 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Touchdown 12:53 6-21
Joe Milton III 1 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Field Goal 1:16 6-14
Nate Needham 50 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:54 3-14
Nate Needham 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:52 0-14
Jabari Small 1 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Touchdown 10:25 0-7
Joe Milton III 4 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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BGSU
2 plays, 23 yards, 0:35 · END OF HALF
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TENN 0:35
7 plays, 34 yards, 1:58 · Fumble
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BGSU 2:33
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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TENN 5:11
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:11 6-38
Cedric Tillman 40 Yd pass from Joe Milton III (Chase McGrath Kick)
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BGSU 6:56
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:36 · Punt
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TENN 9:36
14 plays, 41 yards, 3:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:36 6-31
Chase McGrath 43 Yd Field Goal
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BGSU 13:04
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:18 · Downs
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TENN 14:22
6 plays, 14 yards, 1:40 · Fumble
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BGSU 1:02
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:53 · Punt
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TENN 1:55
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:11 · Downs
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BGSU 3:06
9 plays, 33 yards, 4:45 · Downs
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TENN 7:51
5 plays, 54 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:51 6-28
Tiyon Evans 19 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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BGSU 9:09
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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TENN 10:05
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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BGSU 11:10
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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TENN 12:53
8 plays, 72 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:53 6-21
Joe Milton III 1 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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TENN
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:10 · Downs
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BGSU 1:16
11 plays, 48 yards, 7:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:16 6-14
Nate Needham 50 Yd Field Goal
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TENN 8:32
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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BGSU 9:54
11 plays, 70 yards, 5:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:54 3-14
Nate Needham 42 Yd Field Goal
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TENN 0:18
8 plays, 26 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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BGSU 4:15
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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TENN 6:52
8 plays, 67 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:52 0-14
Jabari Small 1 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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BGSU 8:53
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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TENN 10:25
12 plays, 66 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:25 0-7
Joe Milton III 4 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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BGSU 13:24
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:31 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
BGSU
TENN
11
1st Downs
30
2-14
3rd down efficiency
7-15
0-2
4th down efficiency
1-3
219
Total Yards
475
187
Passing
144
25/38
Comp/Att
12/24
4.9
Yards per pass
6.0
32
Rushing
326
23
Rushing Attempts
64
1.4
Yards per rush
5.1
11-80
Penalties
5-45
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
33:53
Possession
26:07
Highlights
00:35
Joe Milton with 40-yard touchdown Pass to Cedric Tillman vs. Bowling Green Falcons
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00:22
Smokey the dog ignores flag, howls to celebrate Vols' TD
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00:09
Jabari Small scores 1-yard rushing touchdown vs. Bowling Green Falcons
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00:24
Joe Milton crosses goal-line for 1-yard Rushing TD
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