Hyatt's big plays lead No. 15 Tennessee over Akron, 63-6
— What Jalin Hyatt did Saturday night was a long time coming.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Akron Zips
6
Tennessee Volunteers
63
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| TENN | 14 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 63 |
Neyland Stadium
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/3/26 | vs Ohio Bobcats | L 20-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Kent State Golden Flashes | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 14-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | L 23-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | L 17-41 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:59 6-63
Tayven Jackson 1 Yd Run (Toby Wilson Kick)
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Field Goal 6:22 6-56
Noah Perez 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:16 3-56
Walker Merrill 38 Yd pass from Joe Milton III (Toby Wilson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 3-49
Ramel Keyton 57 Yd pass from Joe Milton III (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Field Goal 7:35 3-42
Noah Perez 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:15 0-42
Jaylen Wright 1 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Touchdown 0:56 0-35
Jalin Hyatt 48 Yd pass from Hendon Hooker (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Touchdown 6:47 0-22
Dylan Sampson 11 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Touchdown 14:40 0-15
Jalin Hyatt 57 Yd pass from Hendon Hooker (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Touchdown 5:52 0-14
Dylan Sampson 9 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Touchdown 8:39 0-7
Jaylen Wright 2 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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AKR
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:46 · End of Game
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TENN 0:59
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:59 6-63
Tayven Jackson 1 Yd Run (Toby Wilson Kick)
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AKR 6:22
10 plays, 58 yards, 5:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:22 6-56
Noah Perez 41 Yd Field Goal
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TENN 12:16
2 plays, 47 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:16 3-56
Walker Merrill 38 Yd pass from Joe Milton III (Toby Wilson Kick)
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AKR 12:30
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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TENN
1 play, 57 yards, 0:04 · Touchdown
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AKR 0:04
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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TENN 1:02
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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AKR 3:14
4 plays, -3 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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TENN 5:55
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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AKR 7:35
7 plays, 58 yards, 2:40 · Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:00 3-49
Ramel Keyton 57 Yd pass from Joe Milton III (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Field Goal 7:35 3-42
Noah Perez 35 Yd Field Goal
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TENN 10:15
5 plays, 55 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:15 0-42
Jaylen Wright 1 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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AKR 12:01
7 plays, 9 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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AKR
5 plays, 31 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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TENN 0:56
5 plays, 80 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:56 0-35
Jalin Hyatt 48 Yd pass from Hendon Hooker (Chase McGrath Kick)
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AKR 2:54
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:53 · Fumble
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TENN 6:47
8 plays, 78 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:47 0-22
Dylan Sampson 11 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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AKR 9:27
10 plays, 54 yards, 5:05 · Missed FG
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TENN 14:40
6 plays, 80 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:40 0-15
Jalin Hyatt 57 Yd pass from Hendon Hooker (Chase McGrath Kick)
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AKR 1:44
6 plays, 11 yards, 4:08 · Punt
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TENN 5:52
5 plays, 79 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 0-14
Dylan Sampson 9 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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AKR 7:41
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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TENN 8:39
7 plays, 74 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:39 0-7
Jaylen Wright 2 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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AKR 10:31
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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TENN 11:59
12 plays, 41 yards, 2:56 · Missed FG
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
AKR
TENN
23
1st Downs
28
1-13
3rd down efficiency
6-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
4-4
276
Total Yards
676
241
Passing
438
32/46
Comp/Att
20/25
5.2
Yards per pass
17.5
35
Rushing
238
24
Rushing Attempts
45
1.5
Yards per rush
5.3
9-77
Penalties
11-118
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
35:17
Possession
24:43
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