Bowling Green Falcons vs. Tennessee Volunteers: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Bowling Green Falcons 38–6 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 6, Tennessee Volunteers 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bowling Green Falcons	0	6	0	0	6
Tennessee Volunteers	12	0	12	9	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Hendon Hooker (2633) — 0.0 yds · +0.48 EPA/play +0.48 EPA
• Joe Milton III (2633) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.26 EPA/play -6.05 EPA
• Matt McDonald (189) — 0.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -6.48 EPA

Rushing

• Jabari Small (2633) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
• Tiyon Evans (2633) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Joe Milton III (2633) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Austin Osborne (189) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Cavon Croom (189) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Jalin Hyatt (2633) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hendon Hooker	2633	1	100.0%	0	0	+0.48	+0.48
Joe Milton III	2633	23	47.8%	0	1	-0.26	-6.05
Matt McDonald	189	37	67.6%	0	0	-0.17	-6.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BGSU	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	189	1	0	+0.23	Ended
Q1	2633	8	0	-1.42	Ended
Q1	189	4	0	-1.00	Ended
Q1	2633	1	0	+0.62	Rush TD
Q1	2633	7	0	+3.78	Ended
Q1	189	3	0	-2.65	Ended
Q1	2633	1	0	+1.35	Rush TD
Q1	2633	11	0	+1.77	Ended
Q1	189	3	0	-2.24	Ended
Q2	2633	1	0	-2.69	Ended
Q2	2633	3	0	-1.15	Ended
Q2	189	1	0	-1.00	Field goal
Q2	189	9	0	+2.50	Ended
Q2	2633	3	0	-2.37	Ended
Q2	189	9	0	+2.10	Field goal
Q3	2633	1	0	-0.56	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Tiyon Evans run for 11 yds to the BwGrn 1 for a 1ST down (-5.15 EPA)
2. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass complete to Cedric Tillman for 40 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+4.83 EPA)
3. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III sacked by Darren Anders for a loss of 12 yards to the Tenn 42 Joe Milton III fumbled, recovered by BwGrn Darren Anders , return for 0 yards (-4.58 EPA)
4. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass complete to Jamal Johnson for 31 yds to the Tenn 45 for a 1ST down (+4.49 EPA)
5. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass complete to Terion Stewart for no gain to the Tenn 33 (-4.36 EPA)
6. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass incomplete to Andrew Bench (-3.12 EPA)
7. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Marcus Pierce Jr. run for 2 yds to the BwGrn 24 (-2.96 EPA)
8. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass incomplete to Cedric Tillman (-2.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (38–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Hendon Hooker (2633) — yds.
• EPA edge: BGSU 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 Bowling Green Falcons vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Bowling Green Falcons 6, Tennessee Volunteers 38 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 6–38.

Where can I find the Bowling Green Falcons vs Tennessee Volunteers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401281952.

Who led Bowling Green Falcons vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Hendon Hooker (2633) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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