Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Tennessee Volunteers: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 38–24 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 24, Tennessee Volunteers 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	6	6	9	24
Tennessee Volunteers	0	18	3	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joshua Dobbs (2633) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.43 EPA
• Ryker Fyfe (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.26 EPA
• Zack Darlington (158) — 0.0 yds · -0.94 EPA/play -5.63 EPA

Rushing

• John Kelly (2633) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA
• Joshua Dobbs (2633) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +1.01 EPA
• Terrell Newby (158) — 0.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Receiving

• Alvin Kamara (2633) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Jauan Jennings (2633) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Brandon Reilly (158) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joshua Dobbs	2633	35	65.7%	0	1	+0.04	+1.43
Ryker Fyfe	158	37	43.2%	0	2	+0.01	+0.26
Zack Darlington	158	6	33.3%	0	0	-0.94	-5.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	TENN
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	158	2	0	-1.49	Ended
Q1	2633	3	0	-2.23	Punt
Q1	158	8	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	2633	3	0	-2.18	Ended
Q1	158	6	0	-2.04	Punt
Q1	2633	8	0	-1.43	Punt
Q2	158	1	0	-1.19	Ended
Q2	2633	1	0	+1.40	Rush TD
Q2	2633	7	0	+2.91	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+4.35	Pass TD
Q2	158	2	0	+1.98	Ended
Q2	2633	7	0	-1.41	Punt
Q2	158	4	0	-2.08	Punt
Q2	2633	1	0	+1.96	Rush TD
Q2	2633	10	0	+2.18	Ended
Q2	158	2	0	-1.87	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Drew Brown kickoff for 65 yds , Tyler Byrd return for 34 yds to the Tenn 31 Tyler Byrd fumbled, forced by JoJo Domann, recovered by Neb Mohamed Barry , return for 3 yds to the Tenn 31 (-5.66 EPA)
2. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 17 (-4.5 EPA)
3. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Ryker Fyfe pass complete to Brandon Reilly for 38 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+4.35 EPA)
4. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joshua Dobbs pass complete to Josh Malone for 59 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) (+4.26 EPA)
5. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Ryker Fyfe pass complete to De'Mornay Pierson-El for 6 yds De'Mornay Pierson-El fumbled, forced by Malik Foreman, recovered by Tenn Malik Foreman (-4.11 EPA)
6. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Devine Ozigbo run for 42 yds to the Tenn 14 for a 1ST down (+3.54 EPA)
7. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · John Kelly run for no gain to the Neb 35 (-3.54 EPA)
8. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Zack Darlington pass complete to Bryan Reimers for 2 yds to the Neb 16 (-3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (38–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Joshua Dobbs (2633) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 24, Tennessee Volunteers 38 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 24–38.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Tennessee Volunteers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400876104.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Joshua Dobbs (2633) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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