Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Florida Gators defeated Tennessee Volunteers 29–16 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Tennessee Volunteers 16, Florida Gators 29.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee Volunteers	6	0	3	6	16
Florida Gators	6	18	0	3	29

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Graham Mertz (Florida) — 159.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +14.41 EPA
• Joe Milton III (Tennessee) — 294.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.70 EPA

Rushing

• Trevor Etienne (Florida) — 172.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
• Jaylen Wright (Tennessee) — 63.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 23.0 yds · 1 TD -0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Ricky Pearsall (Florida) — 6 rec · 43.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Bru McCoy (Tennessee) — 5 rec · 94.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Ramel Keyton (Tennessee) — 3 rec · 39.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	Florida	25	72.0%	159	1	+0.58	+14.41
Joe Milton III	Tennessee	35	57.1%	294	2	+0.05	+1.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tennessee	Florida
Plays	64	67
EPA / play	-0.035	+0.186
Total EPA	-2.26	+12.49
Success rate	31.2%	40.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.049	+0.576
Rush EPA / play	-0.137	-0.046
Yards	403	349

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida	13	61	+3.38	Ended
Q1	Tennessee	6	71	+5.57	Pass TD
Q1	Florida	4	75	+6.33	Rush TD
Q1	Tennessee	5	24	-1.21	Punt
Q1	Florida	14	82	+6.48	Rush TD
Q2	Tennessee	2	33	-5.28	Interception
Q2	Florida	3	9	+1.92	Rush TD
Q2	Tennessee	3	0	-1.90	Punt
Q2	Florida	7	55	+4.34	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee	6	24	+0.06	Punt
Q2	Florida	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Tennessee	13	51	+1.39	Field goal
Q3	Florida	3	8	-1.80	Punt
Q3	Tennessee	8	60	-1.21	Ended
Q3	Florida	3	6	-2.18	Punt
Q3	Tennessee	8	33	-3.71	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass to Bru McCoy for a touchdown (55 yards) (+5.6 EPA)
2. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass to Dont'e Thornton Jr. for 43 yards (3rd & 10) (+5.37 EPA)
3. Q1 · Florida Gators · Trevor Etienne rushes 62 yards for a touchdown (+5.13 EPA)
4. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass intercepted (-4.89 EPA)
5. Q2 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Montrell Johnson Jr. for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.73 EPA)
6. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Jaylen Wright rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 1) (-3.4 EPA)
7. Q2 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Kahleil Jackson for 18 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.2 EPA)
8. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass to Squirrel White for 11 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida Gators controlled the final (29–16) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Graham Mertz (Florida) — 159.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Florida at 0.186 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 Florida Gators?

Tennessee Volunteers 16, Florida Gators 29 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Tennessee Volunteers vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators won with a final score of 16–29.

Where can I find the Tennessee Volunteers vs Florida Gators box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520224.

Who led Tennessee Volunteers vs Florida Gators in passing?

Graham Mertz (Florida) led passers with 159.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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