Syracuse Orange vs. Tennessee Volunteers: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Syracuse Orange 45–26 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Syracuse Orange 26, Tennessee Volunteers 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	0	12	6	6	26
Tennessee Volunteers	9	12	6	6	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) — 247.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +12.68 EPA
• Steve Angeli (Syracuse) — 241.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +3.35 EPA

Rushing

• Yasin Willis (Syracuse) — 91.0 yds · 3 TD +0.39 EPA
• Star Thomas (Tennessee) — 77.0 yds +0.31 EPA
• DeSean Bishop (Tennessee) — 82.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Johntay Cook (Syracuse) — 5 rec · 55.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +0.58 EPA
• Dan Villari (Syracuse) — 5 rec · 55.0 yds +0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joey Aguilar	Tennessee	28	57.1%	247	3	+0.45	+12.68
Steve Angeli	Syracuse	44	52.3%	241	1	+0.08	+3.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Syracuse	Tennessee
Plays	84	68
EPA / play	+0.088	+0.249
Total EPA	+7.38	+16.94
Success rate	48.8%	52.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.076	+0.453
Rush EPA / play	+0.101	+0.107
Yards	405	478

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee	8	49	+1.46	Field goal
Q1	Syracuse	4	30	-0.40	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	12	80	+6.21	Rush TD
Q1	Syracuse	5	1	-3.35	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	7	49	-2.50	Fumble
Q1	Syracuse	1	22	-2.02	Fumble
Q1	Syracuse	11	60	+5.12	Rush TD
Q2	Tennessee	2	75	+5.22	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	10	39	-0.44	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	3	8	-0.63	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	9	29	+3.17	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee	6	75	+5.95	Rush TD
Q2	Syracuse	1	-11	-0.53	Ended
Q3	Syracuse	2	0	-4.66	Interception
Q3	Tennessee	7	17	+1.23	Pass TD
Q3	Syracuse	12	75	+7.69	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joey Aguilar pass to Braylon Staley for a touchdown (73 yards) (+5.71 EPA)
2. Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Fumble (-5.68 EPA)
3. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Steve Angeli pass to Johntay Cook for 29 yards (4th & 10) (+5.53 EPA)
4. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Steve Angeli pass to Tyshawn Russell for 28 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.97 EPA)
5. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Steve Angeli pass intercepted (-3.73 EPA)
6. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Yasin Willis rushes for 1 yard (4th & 1) (+3.55 EPA)
7. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Steve Angeli pass to Justus Ross-Simmons for 22 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.43 EPA)
8. Q4 · Tennessee Volunteers · Star Thomas rushes for 12 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (45–26) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) — 247.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Tennessee at 0.249 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 Syracuse Orange vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Syracuse Orange 26, Tennessee Volunteers 45 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 26–45.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs Tennessee Volunteers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752676.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) led passers with 247.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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