South Carolina Gamecocks 20–41 Tennessee Volunteers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 41–20 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 20, Tennessee Volunteers 41.

Game summary

Tennessee Volunteers rolled past South Carolina Gamecocks 41–20 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Kai Kroeger (South Carolina) — 32.0 pass yds, +5.42 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jaylen Wright — 123.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Squirrel White — 9 rec, 104.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee (+0.121/play) vs South Carolina (-0.091/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	9	6	6	3	20
Tennessee Volunteers	12	3	6	9	41

Scoring Map

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

SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 30

TENNTennessee Volunteers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee
Q1TD
JWJaylen Wright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jaylen Wright rushes 42 yards for a touchdown
South Carolina
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 36 yards
South Carolina
Q1TD
SRSpencer Rattler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Spencer Rattler rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q1TD
JSJabari Small
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Jabari Small rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
9-15
Field goal good from 24 yards
South Carolina
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Interception returned for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q3TD
JWJacob Warren
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Joe Milton III pass to Jacob Warren for a touchdown (6 yards)
South Carolina
Q3TD
MAMario Anderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Mario Anderson rushes 75 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
21-24
Field goal good from 33 yards
South Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
24-24
Field goal good from 47 yards
Tennessee
Q4TD
DSDylan Sampson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Dylan Sampson rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kai Kroeger (South Carolina) — 32.0 yds · +5.42 EPA/play +5.42 EPA
Joe Milton III (Tennessee) — 233.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.89 EPA
Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) — 150.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -12.03 EPA

Rushing

Jaylen Wright (Tennessee) — 123.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
Jabari Small (Tennessee) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
Mario Anderson (South Carolina) — 98.0 yds · 1 TD +0.54 EPA

Receiving

Squirrel White (Tennessee) — 9 rec · 104.0 yds +0.63 EPA
Trey Knox (South Carolina) — 7 rec · 51.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Xavier Legette (South Carolina) — 5 rec · 50.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kai Kroeger	South Carolina	1	100.0%	32	0	+5.42	+5.42
Joe Milton III	Tennessee	33	63.6%	233	1	-0.03	-0.89
Spencer Rattler	South Carolina	40	60.0%	150	0	-0.30	-12.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Carolina	Tennessee
Plays	62	71
EPA / play	-0.091	+0.121
Total EPA	-5.63	+8.61
Success rate	35.5%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.325	-0.027
Rush EPA / play	+0.401	+0.250
Yards	368	477

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Carolina	5	23	-1.27	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	9	94	+7.88	Rush TD
Q1	South Carolina	7	57	+1.07	Field goal
Q1	Tennessee	3	0	-6.07	Interception
Q1	South Carolina	5	18	+3.79	Rush TD
Q1	Tennessee	4	75	+5.98	Rush TD
Q1	South Carolina	8	46	-0.20	Ended
Q2	Tennessee	7	68	+1.07	Field goal
Q2	South Carolina	3	10	-0.65	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	4	15	-1.73	Punt
Q2	South Carolina	3	8	-0.62	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	3	4	-1.72	Punt
Q2	South Carolina	5	40	-6.95	Touchdown
Q2	South Carolina	3	-1	-1.12	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Tennessee	12	75	+5.28	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Mario Anderson rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+7.43 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.04 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Kai Kroeger pass to Xavier Legette for 32 yards (4th & 7) (+5.42 EPA)
Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Spencer Rattler pass to Ahmarean Brown for 44 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.31 EPA)
Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Spencer Rattler pass to Trey Knox for 20 yards (4th & 2) (+4.07 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass intercepted (-4.06 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Jaylen Wright rushes 42 yards for a touchdown (+3.67 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Spencer Rattler pass to Xavier Legette for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (41–20) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Kai Kroeger (South Carolina) — 32.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee at 0.121 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Carolina Gamecocks vs Tennessee Volunteers?

South Carolina Gamecocks 20, Tennessee Volunteers 41 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 20–41.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Tennessee Volunteers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520291.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Kai Kroeger (South Carolina) led passers with 32.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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