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East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Tennessee Volunteers

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Aguilar throws for 288 yards, 2 TDs to lead No. 22 Tennessee past East Tennessee, 72-17

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Full Highlights

The Volunteers (2-0), who tuned up for the Southeastern Conference showdown with No. 4 Georgia next week, got help from Star Thomas with 69 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

Tennessee had 427 yards of total offense in the first half and led the overmatched Buccaneers (1-1) 48-7 at the break.

The takeaway The Vols used the game to clean up the problems that cropped up in last week’s win over Syracuse. … Getting the defense in shape was a priority. … Giving up 274 passing yards against the Orange, and losing CB Rickey Gibson III to an injury for an extended period, gave Tennessee a specific challenge against the over-matched Buccaneers. … Freshman RG David Sanders has now missed Tennessee's first two games with an injury. He is expected to get his debut against Georgia. .... The victory won’t have much impact on Tennessee’s poll position. Losses in front of the Vols will count more.

Up next East Tennessee State: At West Georgia next Saturday.

Tennessee: Hosts Georgia next Saturday.

How To Watch

How can I watch East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Tennessee Volunteers?
  • TV Channel: Buccaneers at Volunteers 2021 College Football, week 2, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

TENN TD 1st Period 13:08 Chris Brazzell II 21 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert Kick)
TENN FG 1st Period 9:28 Max Gilbert 29 Yd Field Goal
TENN TD 1st Period 7:07 Star Thomas 2 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
TENN TD 1st Period 0:46 Peyton Lewis 1 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
TENN TD 2nd Period 11:41 Star Thomas 2 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
TENN FG 2nd Period 8:03 M. Gilbert 37 yd FG GOOD,East Tennessee State penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (M. Jenkins)
TENN FG 2nd Period 8:03 Max Gilbert 37 Yd Field Goal
TENN TD 2nd Period 4:08 Mike Matthews 53 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Max Gilbert Kick)
ETSU TD 2nd Period 1:55 Taharin Sudderth 5 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Ewan Johnson Kick)
TENN TD 2nd Period 0:22 Star Thomas 7 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
ETSU FG 3rd Period 11:52 Ewan Johnson 41 Yd Field Goal
TENN TD 3rd Period 8:50 J. Merklinger pass to C. Brazzell II for 33 yds for a TD
TENN TD 3rd Period 8:45 Chris Brazzell II 1 Yd pass from Jake Merklinger (Josh Turbyville Kick)
TENN TD 3rd Period 2:45 Jack Van Dorselaer 7 Yd pass from Jake Merklinger (Josh Turbyville Kick)
TENN FG 4th Period 10:43 Max Gilbert 53 Yd Field Goal
ETSU TD 4th Period 8:46 Jason Albritton 20 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick)
TENN TD 4th Period 3:55 Daune Morris 10 Yd Run (Josh Turbyville Kick)

Statistics

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10 1st Downs 41
2-15 3rd down efficiency 10-14
0-1 4th down efficiency 0-0
216 Total Yards 717
167 Passing 458
19/31 Comp/Att 38/52
5.4 Yards per pass 8.8
49 Rushing 259
28 Rushing Attempts 48
1.8 Yards per rush 5.4
8-48 Penalties 6-45
0 Turnovers 1
0 Fumbles lost 1
0 Interceptions thrown 0
24:58 Possession 35:02

Game Information

Neyland Stadium

Location: Knoxville, TN
Attendance: 101,915 · Capacity:
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