Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Volunteers: 2024 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Florida Gators 23–17 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: Florida Gators 17, Tennessee Volunteers 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Florida Gators	3	0	6	6	0	17
Tennessee Volunteers	0	0	9	6	6	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Graham Mertz (Florida) — 115.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +3.88 EPA
• Nico Iamaleava (Tennessee) — 170.0 yds · -0.24 EPA/play -6.44 EPA
• DJ Lagway (Florida) — 97.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.47 EPA/play -8.05 EPA

Rushing

• Dylan Sampson (Tennessee) — 112.0 yds · 3 TD
• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 85.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Jadan Baugh (Florida) — 25.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Receiving

• Eugene Wilson III (Florida) — 5 rec · 34.0 yds -0.59 EPA
• Chimere Dike (Florida) — 4 rec · 76.0 yds +1.87 EPA
• Squirrel White (Tennessee) — 5 rec · 71.0 yds +0.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	Florida	16	68.8%	115	1	+0.24	+3.88
Nico Iamaleava	Tennessee	29	55.2%	170	0	-0.24	-6.44
DJ Lagway	Florida	19	47.4%	97	1	-0.47	-8.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida	Tennessee
Plays	72	69
EPA / play	-0.189	-0.153
Total EPA	-13.03	-9.82
Success rate	38.9%	43.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.127	-0.238
Rush EPA / play	-0.246	-0.091
Yards	375	332

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee	7	49	-1.86	Fumble
Q1	Florida	5	30	-0.79	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	3	3	-1.88	Punt
Q1	Florida	9	22	-2.18	Field goal
Q1	Tennessee	9	35	-0.54	Punt
Q2	Florida	11	72	-0.62	Ended
Q2	Tennessee	5	18	-1.25	Punt
Q2	Florida	7	79	+0.51	Fumble
Q2	Tennessee	7	45	-2.41	Interception
Q2	Florida	3	-9	-2.78	Ended
Q3	Florida	3	-7	-3.32	Punt
Q3	Tennessee	3	6	-2.82	Punt
Q3	Florida	9	92	+7.46	Pass TD
Q3	Tennessee	11	75	+6.58	Rush TD
Q3	Florida	1	15	-5.97	Interception
Q3	Tennessee	3	3	-2.72	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway pass intercepted (-5.97 EPA)
2. Q4 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway pass to Chimere Dike for a touchdown (27 yards) (+5.61 EPA)
3. Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Fumble (-5.11 EPA)
4. Q2 · Florida Gators · Fumble (-5.08 EPA)
5. Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Dylan Sampson rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+4.42 EPA)
6. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Nico Iamaleava pass intercepted (-3.57 EPA)
7. Q4 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway to Eugene Wilson III — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.35 EPA)
8. Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Nico Iamaleava pass to Squirrel White for 24 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (23–17) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Graham Mertz (Florida) — 115.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Tennessee at -0.153 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 Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Florida Gators 17, Tennessee Volunteers 23 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 17–23.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628391.

Who led Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Graham Mertz (Florida) led passers with 115.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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