East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Tennessee Volunteers: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated East Tennessee State Buccaneers 72–17 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: East Tennessee State Buccaneers 17, Tennessee Volunteers 72.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	0	6	3	6	17
Tennessee Volunteers	21	24	18	9	72

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) — 293.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +12.16 EPA
• Jake Merklinger (Tennessee) — 119.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +4.99 EPA
• Jackson Byrd (East Tennessee State) — 0.0 yds · +1.18 EPA/play +2.36 EPA

Rushing

• Star Thomas (Tennessee) — 69.0 yds · 3 TD +0.57 EPA
• Justin Baker (Tennessee) — 37.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Daune Morris (Tennessee) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee) — 9 rec · 126.0 yds +0.74 EPA
• Karim Page (East Tennessee State) — 4 rec · 32.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Braylon Staley (Tennessee) — 5 rec · 44.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joey Aguilar	Tennessee	31	74.2%	293	2	+0.39	+12.16
Jake Merklinger	Tennessee	14	64.3%	119	3	+0.36	+4.99
Jackson Byrd	East Tennessee State	2	50.0%	0	0	+1.18	+2.36
George MacIntyre	Tennessee	7	85.7%	52	0	+0.27	+1.85
Jacolby Criswell	East Tennessee State	13	53.8%	67	0	-0.20	-2.58
Cade McNamara	East Tennessee State	19	52.6%	77	1	-0.17	-3.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Tennessee State	Tennessee
Plays	57	100
EPA / play	-0.130	+0.254
Total EPA	-7.43	+25.40
Success rate	24.6%	61.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.102	+0.366
Rush EPA / play	-0.172	+0.133
Yards	219	723

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee	6	93	+7.60	Pass TD
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	-5	-3.31	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	6	38	-0.91	Field goal
Q1	East Tennessee State	2	2	-1.79	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	4	27	+2.38	Rush TD
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	12	-1.38	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	6	43	+0.06	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	-2	-2.04	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	3	5	+1.11	Rush TD
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	5	-2.40	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	9	55	+1.49	Rush TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	5	20	-3.65	Ended
Q2	Tennessee	5	30	-1.52	Field goal
Q2	East Tennessee State	6	13	-3.29	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	6	80	+5.12	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	5	22	-0.65	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jason Albritton rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+5.27 EPA)
2. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Fumble (-4.87 EPA)
3. Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joey Aguilar pass to Chris Brazzell II for a touchdown (21 yards) (+4.05 EPA)
4. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joey Aguilar pass to Mike Matthews for a touchdown (53 yards) (+3.98 EPA)
5. Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Star Thomas rushes 7 yards for a touchdown (+3.85 EPA)
6. Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · DeSean Bishop rushes for 50 yards (1st & 10) (+3.84 EPA)
7. Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Cade McNamara pass to Ephraim Floyd for 22 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.59 EPA)
8. Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Cade McNamara pass to Taharin Sudderth for a touchdown (5 yards) (+2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (72–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) — 293.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Tennessee at 0.254 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 East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Tennessee Volunteers?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 17, Tennessee Volunteers 72 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 17–72.

Where can I find the East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Tennessee Volunteers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752692.

Who led East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) led passers with 293.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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