Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Tennessee Volunteers: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 35– in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Iowa Hawkeyes , Tennessee Volunteers 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa Hawkeyes	0	0	0	6
Tennessee Volunteers	0	12	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gaston Moore (Tennessee) — 0.0 yds · -0.90 EPA/play -0.90 EPA
• Nico Iamaleava (Tennessee) — 127.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.23 EPA
• Marco Lainez (Iowa) — -2.0 yds · -1.28 EPA/play -10.21 EPA

Rushing

• Dylan Sampson (Tennessee) — 133.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Cameron Seldon (Tennessee) — 55.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Nico Iamaleava (Tennessee) — 51.0 yds · 3 TD +0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Nico Ragaini (Iowa) — 2 rec · 3.0 yds -1.25 EPA
• Ramel Keyton (Tennessee) — 3 rec · 51.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Kaleb Brown (Iowa) — 3 rec · 39.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gaston Moore	Tennessee	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.90	-0.90
Nico Iamaleava	Tennessee	25	48.0%	127	1	-0.05	-1.23
Marco Lainez	Iowa	8	25.0%	-2	0	-1.28	-10.21
Deacon Hill	Iowa	22	31.8%	77	0	-1.32	-29.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa	Tennessee
Plays	61	74
EPA / play	-0.561	+0.052
Total EPA	-34.25	+3.83
Success rate	27.9%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	-1.308	-0.082
Rush EPA / play	+0.161	+0.124
Yards	225	383

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa	3	-3	-3.56	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	5	20	-0.88	Punt
Q1	Iowa	10	43	-3.94	Interception
Q1	Tennessee	6	32	-0.88	Punt
Q1	Iowa	3	7	-1.53	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	7	73	+5.62	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa	3	-9	-3.75	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	11	53	+4.28	Rush TD
Q2	Iowa	5	16	-1.68	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	5	11	-1.53	Punt
Q2	Iowa	4	20	+0.09	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	5	31	-0.24	Punt
Q2	Iowa	1	7	-0.18	Ended
Q3	Tennessee	7	29	-1.28	Punt
Q3	Iowa	3	4	-1.77	Punt
Q3	Tennessee	3	9	-1.56	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Deacon Hill — Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.04 EPA)
2. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Deacon Hill pass intercepted (-5.3 EPA)
3. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Marco Lainez rushes for 16 yards (4th & 15) (+4.62 EPA)
4. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Jaziun Patterson rushes for 5 yards (4th & 1) (+2.91 EPA)
5. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Nico Iamaleava rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+2.9 EPA)
6. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Nico Iamaleava pass to McCallan Castles for a touchdown (18 yards) (+2.89 EPA)
7. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Punt (+2.65 EPA)
8. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Marco Lainez to Nico Ragaini — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (35–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Gaston Moore (Tennessee) — yds.
• EPA edge: Tennessee at 0.052 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 Iowa Hawkeyes vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Iowa Hawkeyes 0, Tennessee Volunteers 35 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Iowa Hawkeyes vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 0–35.

Where can I find the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Tennessee Volunteers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551780.

Who led Iowa Hawkeyes vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Gaston Moore (Tennessee) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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