Virginia Cavaliers 13–49 Tennessee Volunteers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Virginia Cavaliers 49–13 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 13, Tennessee Volunteers 49.

Game summary

Tennessee Volunteers dominated Virginia Cavaliers 49–13 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Joe Milton III (Tennessee) — 194.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.16 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jabari Small — 67.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Malachi Fields — 4 rec, 63.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee (+0.205/play) vs Virginia (-0.342/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	0	3	6	3	13
Tennessee Volunteers	6	12	12	12	49

Scoring Map

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

UVAVirginia Cavaliers

+3OPP 13

OPP EZ

+3OPP 23

TENNTennessee Volunteers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee
Q1TD
DSDylan Sampson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Joe Milton III pass to Dylan Sampson for a touchdown (9 yards)
Tennessee
Q2TD
DSDylan Sampson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Dylan Sampson rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Virginia
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 30 yards
Tennessee
Q2TD
JMJoe Milton III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Joe Milton III rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q3TD
JMJoe Milton III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-24
Joe Milton III rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q3TD
DSDylan Sampson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-30
Dylan Sampson rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Virginia
Q3TD
PJPerris Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Perris Jones rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q4TD
JWJacob Warren
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-36
Joe Milton III pass to Jacob Warren for a touchdown (11 yards)
Tennessee
Q4TD
DSDylan Sampson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-42
Dylan Sampson rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Virginia
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
12-42
Field goal good from 40 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Joe Milton III (Tennessee) — 194.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +4.98 EPA
Nico Iamaleava (Tennessee) — 11.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -0.47 EPA
Anthony Colandrea (Virginia) — 12.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -2.19 EPA

Rushing

Jabari Small (Tennessee) — 67.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Dylan Sampson (Tennessee) — 52.0 yds · 3 TD +0.35 EPA
Jaylen Wright (Tennessee) — 115.0 yds +0.47 EPA

Receiving

Malachi Fields (Virginia) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Malik Washington (Virginia) — 4 rec · 29.0 yds -0.48 EPA
Squirrel White (Tennessee) — 6 rec · 45.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Milton III	Tennessee	31	67.7%	194	2	+0.16	+4.98
Nico Iamaleava	Tennessee	3	66.7%	11	0	-0.16	-0.47
Anthony Colandrea	Virginia	7	28.6%	12	0	-0.31	-2.19
Tony Muskett	Virginia	21	42.9%	72	0	-0.49	-10.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia	Tennessee
Plays	64	85
EPA / play	-0.342	+0.205
Total EPA	-21.91	+17.42
Success rate	21.9%	57.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.447	+0.133
Rush EPA / play	-0.261	+0.253
Yards	202	499

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee	8	62	+5.00	Pass TD
Q1	Virginia	3	5	-2.62	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	4	9	-4.96	Ended
Q1	Virginia	6	18	-1.51	Missed FG
Q1	Tennessee	3	3	-2.78	Punt
Q1	Virginia	3	-12	-4.85	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	6	36	-0.31	Punt
Q1	Virginia	6	-4	-5.75	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	5	12	-1.76	Punt
Q2	Virginia	3	8	-2.22	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	13	105	+8.18	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia	5	52	+0.55	Field goal
Q2	Tennessee	9	75	+5.99	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Virginia	3	-5	-3.91	Punt
Q3	Tennessee	10	77	+5.18	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass to Dylan Sampson for a touchdown (9 yards) (+4.67 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Jabari Small rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.73 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Perris Jones rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+3.7 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Punt for 19 yards (+3.69 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Field goal missed (-3.54 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass to Ramel Keyton for 41 yards (2nd & 22) (+3.52 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Tony Muskett pass to Malachi Fields for 15 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.97 EPA)
Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass to Jacob Warren for a touchdown (11 yards) (+2.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (49–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Joe Milton III (Tennessee) — 194.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Tennessee at 0.205 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Cavaliers vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Virginia Cavaliers 13, Tennessee Volunteers 49 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 13–49.

Where can I find the Virginia Cavaliers vs Tennessee Volunteers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520179.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Joe Milton III (Tennessee) led passers with 194.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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