Tennessee Volunteers vs. California Golden Bears: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Tennessee Volunteers 45–31 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Tennessee Volunteers 31, California Golden Bears 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee Volunteers	18	12	6	3	31
California Golden Bears	6	9	6	6	45

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Nate Longshore (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +14.68 EPA
• Erik Ainge (2633) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +7.60 EPA
• TEAM (25) — 0.0 yds · -2.19 EPA/play -2.19 EPA

Rushing

• Justin Forsett (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Arian Foster (2633) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Montario Hardesty (2633) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Austin Rogers (2633) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Chris Brown (2633) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
• Lavelle Hawkins (25) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Longshore	25	30	6.7%	0	2	+0.49	+14.68
Erik Ainge	2633	49	6.1%	0	3	+0.15	+7.60
TEAM	25	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.19	-2.19
TEAM	2633	1	0.0%	0	1	-8.72	-8.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TENN	CAL
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	25	5	0	-1.95	Ended
Q1	2633	5	0	+1.80	Rush TD
Q1	25	9	0	+4.39	Rush TD
Q1	2633	7	0	+5.93	Pass TD
Q1	2633	1	0	-8.72	Touchdown
Q1	2633	3	0	+1.03	Ended
Q2	2633	1	0	-0.18	Ended
Q2	25	5	0	+2.50	Field goal
Q2	2633	5	0	-0.91	Punt
Q2	25	8	0	+3.40	Pass TD
Q2	2633	5	0	+3.55	Pass TD
Q2	25	3	0	-1.77	Punt
Q2	2633	3	0	-1.53	Punt
Q2	2633	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	2633	4	0	+0.03	Ended
Q3	2633	6	0	+3.24	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Erik Ainge sacked. Worrell Williams returned fumble 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-8.72 EPA)
2. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Nate Longshore rush for no gain, fumbled in the endzone, forced by Team, recovered by Tenn at the Tenn 20. (-6.51 EPA)
3. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Britton Colquitt punt for 42 yards, returned by DeSean Jackson for 77 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-5.66 EPA)
4. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Erik Ainge pass incomplete to Arian Foster. (-5.62 EPA)
5. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Andrew Larson punt for 67 yards, returned by Denarius Moore for 31 yards to the Tenn 34. (-4.51 EPA)
6. Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Jordan Kay kickoff for 62 yards returned by Arian Foster for 68 yards to the Cal 24. (+4.17 EPA)
7. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Arian Foster rush for 43 yards to the Cal 2 for a 1ST down. (+4.03 EPA)
8. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Erik Ainge pass complete to Lucas Taylor for 24 yards to the Tenn 49 for a 1ST down. (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• California Golden Bears controlled the final (45–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nate Longshore (25) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: TENN at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Tennessee Volunteers vs California Golden Bears?

Tennessee Volunteers 31, California Golden Bears 45 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Tennessee Volunteers vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 31–45.

Where can I find the Tennessee Volunteers vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272440025.

Who led Tennessee Volunteers vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Nate Longshore (25) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Tennessee Volunteers at California Golden Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.