Tennessee Volunteers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Purdue Boilermakers defeated Tennessee Volunteers 48–45 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Tennessee Volunteers 45, Purdue Boilermakers 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Tennessee Volunteers	18	0	9	12	0	45
Purdue Boilermakers	6	15	6	12	3	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Aidan O'Connell (2509) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +13.98 EPA
• Hendon Hooker (2633) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +12.35 EPA
• Jackson Anthrop (2509) — 0.0 yds · -0.60 EPA/play -0.60 EPA

Rushing

• Jabari Small (2633) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
• Hendon Hooker (2633) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Jaylen Wright (2633) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Broc Thompson (2509) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA
• Velus Jones Jr. (2633) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Payne Durham (2509) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aidan O'Connell	2509	45	57.8%	0	5	+0.31	+13.98
Hendon Hooker	2633	38	68.4%	0	5	+0.33	+12.35
Jackson Anthrop	2509	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.60	-0.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TENN	PUR
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	2509	7	0	+3.18	Ended
Q1	2633	1	0	+0.54	Rush TD
Q1	2633	6	0	+2.98	Ended
Q1	2509	2	0	-2.68	Interception
Q1	2633	1	0	+4.59	Pass TD
Q1	2633	1	0	-1.44	Ended
Q1	2509	3	0	-2.88	Punt
Q1	2633	3	0	-1.57	Punt
Q1	2509	1	0	+5.81	Pass TD
Q1	2633	1	0	+3.46	Pass TD
Q1	2633	3	0	+0.34	Ended
Q1	2509	9	0	-4.94	Ended
Q2	2509	1	0	+1.50	Pass TD
Q2	2509	1	0	+3.19	Ended
Q2	2633	2	0	-3.53	Fumble
Q2	2509	7	0	+0.44	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass complete to Payne Durham for 62 yds for a TD, (Aidan O'Connell pass to Payne Durham for Two-Point Conversion) (+6.98 EPA)
2. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass complete to Broc Thompson for 70 yds for a TD, (Mitchell Fineran KICK) (+6.52 EPA)
3. Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass complete to Broc Thompson for 75 yds for a TD, (Mitchell Fineran KICK) (+5.81 EPA)
4. Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass intercepted, touchback. Kamal Hadden return for no gain (-5.38 EPA)
5. Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass intercepted Byron Young return for 4 yds to the Prdue 49 (-4.95 EPA)
6. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Hendon Hooker pass complete to Cedric Tillman for 13 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+4.77 EPA)
7. Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Hendon Hooker pass complete to Cedric Tillman for 61 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+4.59 EPA)
8. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Jabari Small run for 60 yds to the Prdue 5 for a 1ST down (+4.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Purdue Boilermakers controlled the final (48–45) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Aidan O'Connell (2509) — yds, 5 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 Purdue Boilermakers?

Tennessee Volunteers 45, Purdue Boilermakers 48 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Tennessee Volunteers vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Purdue Boilermakers won with a final score of 45–48.

Where can I find the Tennessee Volunteers vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331230.

Who led Tennessee Volunteers vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

Aidan O'Connell (2509) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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