East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Tennessee Volunteers: September 6, 2025
The Tennessee Volunteers beat the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 72-17 at Neyland Stadium on September 6, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: George MacIntyre (Tennessee Volunteers, 52). Most rushing yards: DeSean Bishop (Tennessee Volunteers, 68). Most receiving yards: Cole Keller (East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 47); Mike Matthews (Tennessee Volunteers, 111).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | 24 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 72 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | ETSU | TENN |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 167 | 458 |
| Rushing yards | 49 | 259 |
| Rushing attempts | 28 | 48 |
| Completions | 19 | 38 |
| Pass attempts | 31 | 52 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | 0 | 3 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: East Tennessee State Buccaneers 167, Tennessee Volunteers 458.
- Rushing yards: East Tennessee State Buccaneers 49, Tennessee Volunteers 259.
- The Tennessee Volunteers' biggest edge came in the 1st quarter (24-0).
Player lines
- Cole Keller (ETSU TE): 3 REC, 47 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Jeremiah Harrison (ETSU WR): 1 REC, 6 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Braylon Staley (TENN WR): 5 REC, 39 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- DaSaahn Brame (TENN TE): 2 REC, 16 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Daune Morris (TENN RB): 9 CAR, 48 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- DeSean Bishop (TENN RB): 3 CAR, 68 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- George MacIntyre (TENN QB): 6 CMP, 7 ATT, 52 PASS YDS, 0 PASS TD, 0 INT, 0 CAR, 0 RUSH YDS
- Mike Matthews (TENN WR): 6 REC, 111 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Radarious Jackson (TENN WR): 3 REC, 35 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Travis Smith Jr. (TENN WR): 2 REC, 20 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
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Head-to-head
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