Tennessee Volunteers 34–27 Pittsburgh Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2022

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 34–27 in Week 2, 2022. Final score: Tennessee Volunteers 34, Pittsburgh Panthers 27.

Game summary

Tennessee Volunteers beat Pittsburgh Panthers 34–27 in Week 2 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Hendon Hooker (Tennessee) — 310.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.25 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Israel Abanikanda — 154.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Cedric Tillman — 9 rec, 162.0 yds.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh (-0.019/play) vs Tennessee (-0.031/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Tennessee Volunteers	6	15	0	3	6	34
Pittsburgh Panthers	9	6	0	9	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TENNTennessee Volunteers

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 34

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Pittsburgh
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 30 yards
Pittsburgh
Q1TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Israel Abanikanda rushes 76 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q1TD
JSJabari Small
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Jabari Small rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
GBGavin Bartholomew
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Kedon Slovis pass to Gavin Bartholomew for a touchdown (57 yards)
Tennessee
Q2TD
BMBru McCoy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Hendon Hooker pass to Bru McCoy for a touchdown (32 yards)
Tennessee
Q2TD
JSJabari Small
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Jabari Small rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
21-15
Field goal good from 37 yards
Pittsburgh
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 35 yards
Tennessee
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
24-18
Field goal good from 51 yards
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
JWJared Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Nick Patti pass to Jared Wayne for a touchdown (4 yards)
Tennessee
OTTD
CTCedric Tillman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Hendon Hooker pass to Cedric Tillman for a touchdown (28 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Hendon Hooker (Tennessee) — 310.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +11.12 EPA
Kedon Slovis (Pittsburgh) — 179.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -1.91 EPA
Nick Patti (Pittsburgh) — 61.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -2.67 EPA

Rushing

Israel Abanikanda (Pittsburgh) — 154.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
Hendon Hooker (Tennessee) — 32.0 yds -0.31 EPA
Jabari Small (Tennessee) — 17.0 yds · 2 TD -0.26 EPA

Receiving

Cedric Tillman (Tennessee) — 9 rec · 162.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee) — 11 rec · 73.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Jared Wayne (Pittsburgh) — 7 rec · 82.0 yds +0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hendon Hooker	Tennessee	45	60.0%	310	2	+0.25	+11.12
Kedon Slovis	Pittsburgh	26	50.0%	179	1	-0.07	-1.91
Nick Patti	Pittsburgh	22	40.9%	61	1	-0.17	-2.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tennessee	Pittsburgh
Plays	77	83
EPA / play	-0.031	-0.019
Total EPA	-2.31	-1.44
Success rate	46.8%	32.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.253	-0.109
Rush EPA / play	-0.433	+0.095
Yards	406	415

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee	3	0	-3.31	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	8	43	-0.42	Field goal
Q1	Tennessee	3	2	-3.05	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	1	76	+5.88	Rush TD
Q1	Tennessee	10	36	-4.11	Ended
Q1	Pittsburgh	5	25	-3.43	Interception
Q1	Tennessee	11	80	+6.96	Rush TD
Q1	Pittsburgh	6	83	+6.30	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee	9	71	+6.00	Pass TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	10	41	-2.82	Ended
Q2	Tennessee	3	66	+5.55	Rush TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	6	22	-0.15	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	3	-7	-0.96	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	1	-9	-3.25	Fumble
Q2	Tennessee	2	8	-0.17	Field goal
Q3	Pittsburgh	7	52	+1.30	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Israel Abanikanda rushes 76 yards for a touchdown (+5.88 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Fumble (-5.78 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Hendon Hooker pass to Cedric Tillman for 61 yards (2nd & 6) (+5.2 EPA)
Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Nick Patti pass to Jared Wayne for a touchdown (4 yards) (+4.42 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Punt for 6 yards (-4.23 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass to Gavin Bartholomew for a touchdown (57 yards) (+4.18 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass intercepted (-3.55 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Hendon Hooker pass to Bru McCoy for a touchdown (32 yards) (+3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (34–27) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Hendon Hooker (Tennessee) — 310.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh at -0.019 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Tennessee Volunteers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Tennessee Volunteers 34, Pittsburgh Panthers 27 in Week 2 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Tennessee Volunteers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 34–27.

Where can I find the Tennessee Volunteers vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403877.

Who led Tennessee Volunteers vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Hendon Hooker (Tennessee) led passers with 310.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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