| FINAL SCORE |
|---|
| Tennessee 8-5 (4-4) | 28 |
| Illinois 9-4 (5-4) | 30 |
| Transperfect Music City Bowl |
December 30, 2025 •
Nissan Stadium (Nashville, Tennessee)
FINAL STATISTICS
Game Summary
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
Tennessee
(8-5; 4-4) vs.
Illinois
(9-4; 5-4)
Date: 12/30/2025 • Site: Nashville, Tennessee • Stadium: Nissan Stadium
Kickoff time: 04:34 PM CST • End of Game: 07:59 PM CST • Total elapsed time: 03:25
Attendance: 52815
Temperature: 34 • Wind: 7 northWest • Weather: clear
| Score by Quarters | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
| Illinois | 7 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 30 |
| Qtr | Time | Scoring Play | V-H |
|---|
|
| 1st | 06:16 | VOLS - J.Aguilar 7 yd
TD RUSH
(PAT KICK by M.Gilbert GOOD)
, 11-67 4:59 | 7- |
| 1st | 00:36 | ILLINI - J.Bowick 18 yd
TD PASS from L.Altmyer
(PAT KICK by D.Olano GOOD)
, 9-75 5:40 | 7-7 |
| 2nd | 00:21 | ILLINI - D.Olano 30 yd
FG
, 12-67 3:07 | 7-10 |
| 3rd | 11:48 | ILLINI - L.Lowery Jr. 0 yd
TD FUMB RETURN
(PAT KICK by D.Olano GOOD)
, | 7-17 |
| 3rd | 07:31 | VOLS - D.Bishop 1 yd
TD RUSH
(PAT KICK by M.Gilbert GOOD)
, 9-75 4:17 | 14-17 |
| 3rd | 02:41 | ILLINI - L.Altmyer 2 yd
TD RUSH
(PAT KICK by D.Olano GOOD)
, 8-68 4:44 | 14-24 |
| 4th | 11:40 | VOLS - D.Bishop 12 yd
TD RUSH
(PAT KICK by M.Gilbert GOOD)
, 14-79 5:52 | 21-24 |
| 4th | 05:14 | ILLINI - D.Olano 28 yd
FG
, 12-65 6:26 | 21-27 |
| 4th | 04:58 | VOLS - J.Dodson 94 yd
TD KICKOFF RETURN
(PAT KICK by M.Gilbert GOOD)
, | 28-27 |
| 4th | 00:00 | ILLINI - D.Olano 29 yd
FG
, 13-64 4:58 | 28-30 |
Referee: Riley Johnson
Umpire: Sean Geraghty
Head Linesman: Deon Lawrence
Line judge: Russ Shows
Field judge: Tony Tarantini
Back judge: Pat Ryan
Side judge: Conor Clougherty
Center judge: William Bonet
Team Statistics
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| VOLS | ILLINI |
|
| FIRST DOWNS | 18 | 27 |
| Rushing | 10 | 14 |
| Passing | 8 | 10 |
| Penalty | 0 | 3 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 157 | 221 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 39 |
| Average Per Rush | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 3 | 1 |
| Yards Gained Rushing | 198 | 233 |
| Yards Lost Rushing | 41 | 12 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 121 | 196 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 14-18-0 | 20-34-0 |
| Average Per Attempt | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Average Per Completion | 8.6 | 9.8 |
| Passing Touchdowns | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS | 278 | 417 |
| Total Offensive plays | 55 | 73 |
| Average Gain Per Play | 5.1 | 5.7 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 4-46 | 4-20 |
| PUNTS-YARDS | 2-78 | 1-41 |
| Average Yards Per Punt | 39.0 | 41.0 |
| Net Yards Per Punt | 39.0 | 41.0 |
| Inside 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 50+ Yards | 0 | 0 |
| Touchbacks | 0 | 0 |
| Fair catch | 1 | 1 |
| KICKOFFS-YARDS | 5-314 | 6-380 |
| Average Yards Per Kickoff | 62.8 | 63.3 |
| Net Yards Per Kickoff | 35.4 | 59.8 |
| Touchbacks | 4 | 3 |
| Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 |
| Average Per Return | 0 | 0 |
| Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD | 3-137-1 | 1-21-0 |
| Average Per Return | 45.7 | 21 |
| Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 |
| Fumble Returns: Number-Yards | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Miscellaneous Yards | 0 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 23:58 | 36:02 |
| 1st Quarter | 5:35 | 9:25 |
| 2nd Quarter | 6:09 | 8:51 |
| 3rd Quarter | 8:54 | 6:06 |
| 4th Quarter | 3:20 | 11:40 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 5 of 10 | 6 of 13 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 2 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Red Zone Scores-Chances | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 |
| Touchdowns | 3 | 2 |
| Field Goals | 0 of 1 | 3 of 3 |
| Sacks By: Number-Yards | 1-4 | 4-38 |
| Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards | 5.0-9 | 7.0-47 |
| Forced Three-And-Outs | 0 | 1 |
| Total TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Defensive TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Special Teams TDs | 1 | 0 |
| PAT Kicks | 4-4 | 3-3 |
| Field Goals | 0-1 | 3-3 |
| Points off turnovers | 0 | 7 |
Individual Statistics
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| Tennessee | | Illinois |
| Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Lg | Avg |
|---|
| | D.Bishop | 19 | 96 | 3 | 93 | 2 | 18 | 4.9 | | S.Thomas | 9 | 67 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 21 | 7.4 | | J.Aguilar | 9 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 1 | 15 | -0.3 | | | Totals | 37 | 198 | 41 | 157 | 3 | 21 | 4.2 |
| |
| Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Lg | Avg |
|---|
| | A.Laughery | 13 | 80 | 3 | 77 | 0 | 28 | 5.9 | | C.Valentine | 8 | 65 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 16 | 8.1 | | L.Altmyer | 10 | 60 | 6 | 54 | 1 | 14 | 5.4 | | J.Anderson | 2 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 7.5 | | K.Feagin | 3 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 2.7 | | H.Beatty | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | | TEAM | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 | -1.5 | | | Totals | 39 | 233 | 12 | 221 | 1 | 28 | 5.7 |
|
| Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Long | Sack |
|---|
| | J.Aguilar | 14-18-0 | 121 | 0 | 18 | 4 | | | Totals | 14-18-0 | 121 | 0 | 18 | 4 |
| | | Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Long | Sack |
|---|
| | L.Altmyer | 20-33-0 | 196 | 1 | 24 | 1 | | H.Beatty | 0-1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | Totals | 20-34-0 | 196 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
|
| Receiving | No. | Yards | TD | Long | Tgt | YAC | | | B.Staley | 4 | 31 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 6 | | M.Matthews | 3 | 43 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 6 | | D.Bishop | 3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 11 | | R.Jackson | 2 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 7 | | S.Thomas | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 22 | | M.Kitselman | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | | E.Davis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | T.Smith Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | | Totals | 14 | 121 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 57 |
| | | Receiving | No. | Yards | TD | Long | Tgt | YAC | | | H.Beatty | 6 | 38 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 34 | | H.Clement | 3 | 48 | 0 | 24 | 8 | 14 | | J.Bowick | 3 | 31 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 1 | | C.Valentine | 3 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 39 | | T.Arkin | 2 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 4 | | C.Dixon | 2 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 17 | | A.Hollins | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 3 | | A.Bryant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | L.Altmyer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | A.Laughery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | | Totals | 20 | 196 | 1 | 24 | 34 | 112 |
|
| Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Long | In20 | TB | | | J.Ross | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 39 | 1 | 0 | | | Totals | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 39 | 1 | 0 |
| | | Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Long | In20 | TB | | | K.Crimmins | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | | | Totals | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
|
| Punt | Kickoff | Intercept | | Returns | No | Yds | Lg | No | Yds | Lg | No | Yds | Lg | | | D.Morris | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | J.Dodson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 114 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 137 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| | | Punt | Kickoff | Intercept | | Returns | No | Yds | Lg | No | Yds | Lg | No | Yds | Lg | | | C.Valentine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
| Field goals | Qtr | Time | Dist | Result | | | M.Gilbert | 2nd | 03:28 | 39 | MISSED |
| | | Field goals | Qtr | Time | Dist | Result | | | D.Olano | 2nd | 00:21 | 30 | GOOD | | D.Olano | 4th | 05:14 | 28 | GOOD | | D.Olano | 4th | 00:00 | 29 | GOOD |
|
| Kickoffs | No. | Yards | Avg | TB | OB | | | J.Turbyville | 5 | 314 | 62.8 | 4 | 0 |
| | | Kickoffs | No. | Yards | Avg | TB | OB | | | D.Olano | 3 | 192 | 64 | 2 | 0 | | L.Osada | 3 | 188 | 62.7 | 1 | 0 |
|
| All-purpose | Run | Rcv | KR | PR | IR/FR | Total | | | J.Dodson | 0 | 0 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 114 | | D.Bishop | 93 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 | | S.Thomas | 67 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 | | M.Matthews | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| | | All-purpose | Run | Rcv | KR | PR | IR/FR | Total | | | C.Valentine | 65 | 28 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 114 | | A.Laughery | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | | L.Altmyer | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | | H.Clement | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
|
| Fumbles | No. | Lost |
|---|
| | AGUILAR,J | 1 | 1 |
| | |
Tennessee Quarterback Progression
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
Aguilar, Joey
14 - 1878%121 yds0TD0INT134.2RTG
| C-A | Yds | | Context | Receiver |
Stk |
|---|
| + | 1-1 | 8 | | 2nd and 18 on VOLS25
(Q1 11:15)
| B.Staley | |
| + | 2-2 | 14 | 1st | 3rd and 10 on VOLS33
(Q1 11:15)
| B.Staley | 2 |
| + | 3-3 | 12 | 1st | 2nd and 5 on ILLINI48
(Q1 11:15)
| D.Bishop | 3 |
| + | 4-4 | 2 | | 2nd and 6 on ILLINI32
(Q1 11:15)
| D.Bishop | 4 |
| | 4-5 | | | 3rd and 4 on VOLS32
(Q2 15:00)
| T.Smith Jr. | |
| + | 5-6 | 16 | 1st | 1st and 10 on ILLINI36
(Q2 08:59)
| M.Matthews | |
| + | 6-7 | 1 | | 2nd and 12 on ILLINI22
(Q2 08:59)
| B.Staley | 2 |
| | 6-8 | | | 3rd and 11 on ILLINI21
(Q2 08:59)
| B.Staley | |
| | 6-9 | | | 1st and 10 on VOLS25
(Q2 00:21)
| B.Staley | -2 |
| | 6-10 | | | 1st and 10 on VOLS42
(Q3 15:00)
| E.Davis | -3 |
| + | 7-11 | 18 | 1st | 2nd and 4 on VOLS31
(Q3 11:48)
| S.Thomas | |
| + | 8-12 | 3 | | 1st and 8 on ILLINI8
(Q3 11:48)
| M.Kitselman | 2 |
| + | 9-13 | 10 | 1st | 1st and 10 on VOLS21
(Q3 02:32)
| M.Matthews | 3 |
| + | 10-14 | 8 | 1st | 3rd and 4 on VOLS37
(Q3 02:32)
| B.Staley | 4 |
| + | 11-15 | 13 | 1st | 2nd and 6 on VOLS49
(Q3 02:32)
| R.Jackson | 5 |
| + | 12-16 | -6 | | 2nd and 9 on ILLINI37
(Q4 15:00)
| D.Bishop | 6 |
| + | 13-17 | 17 | 1st | 3rd and 15 on ILLINI43
(Q4 15:00)
| M.Matthews | 7 |
| + | 14-18 | 5 | | 3rd and 6 on ILLINI22
(Q4 15:00)
| R.Jackson | 8 |
Sacked 4 times for 38 yards lost
| Lost | Context |
|---|
| -8 | 1st and 10 on VOLS33
(Q1 11:15)
|
| -6 | 2nd and 2 on VOLS37
(Q2 08:59)
|
| -4 | 3rd and 6 on VOLS46
(Q3 15:00)
|
| -20 | 1st and 10 on VOLS20 (FUMBLE LOST)
(Q3 11:58)
|
Illinois Quarterback Progression
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
Altmyer, Luke
20 - 3361%196 yds1TD0INT120.5RTG
| C-A | Yds | | Context | Receiver |
Stk |
|---|
| + | 1-1 | 8 | | 1st and 10 on ILLINI37
(Q1 15:00)
| H.Beatty | |
| + | 2-2 | 4 | 1st | 2nd and 2 on ILLINI45
(Q1 15:00)
| C.Dixon | 2 |
| | 2-3 | | | 2nd and 8 on VOLS34
(Q1 15:00)
| C.Dixon | |
| + | 3-4 | 1 | | 3rd and 8 on VOLS34
(Q1 15:00)
| C.Valentine | |
| | 3-5 | | | 4th and 7 on VOLS33
(Q1 15:00)
| J.Bowick | |
| + | 4-6 | 11 | 1st | 1st and 10 on ILLINI25
(Q1 06:16)
| H.Clement | |
| + | 5-7 | 24 | 1st | 2nd and 9 on ILLINI37
(Q1 06:16)
| H.Clement | 2 |
| + | 6-8 | 18 | 1st | 1st and 15 on VOLS44
(Q1 06:16)
| A.Hollins | 3 |
| + | 7-9 | 9 | | 2nd and 10 on VOLS26
(Q1 06:16)
| H.Beatty | 4 |
| + | 8-10 | 18 | TD | 2nd and 13 on VOLS18
(Q1 06:16)
| J.Bowick | 5 |
| + | 9-11 | 18 | 1st | 2nd and 6 on ILLINI33
(Q2 14:43)
| C.Valentine | 6 |
| + | 10-12 | 2 | | 3rd and 4 on VOLS31
(Q2 14:43)
| J.Bowick | 7 |
| | 10-13 | | | 4th and 2 on VOLS29
(Q2 14:43)
| A.Bryant | |
| | 10-14 | | | 1st and 10 on ILLINI21
(Q2 03:28)
| H.Clement | -2 |
| + | 11-15 | 6 | 1st | 2nd and 3 on ILLINI49
(Q2 03:28)
| C.Dixon | |
| + | 12-16 | 11 | 1st | 3rd and 3 on VOLS38
(Q2 02:00)
| J.Bowick | 2 |
| + | 13-17 | 3 | | 1st and 10 on VOLS27
(Q2 02:00)
| H.Beatty | 3 |
| | 13-18 | | | 1st and 10 on VOLS12
(Q2 02:00)
| H.Clement | |
| | 13-19 | | | 2nd and 10 on VOLS12
(Q2 02:00)
| H.Beatty | -2 |
| | 13-20 | | | 3rd and 10 on VOLS12
(Q2 00:30)
| J.Bowick | -3 |
| | 13-21 | | | 1st and 10 on ILLINI19
(Q3 13:14)
| H.Clement | -4 |
| | 13-22 | | | 2nd and 5 on ILLINI39
(Q3 13:14)
| H.Clement | -5 |
| | 13-23 | | | 3rd and 5 on ILLINI39
(Q3 13:14)
| C.Dixon | -6 |
| + | 14-24 | 10 | | 2nd and 11 on ILLINI46
(Q3 07:25)
| H.Beatty | |
| + | 15-25 | 15 | 1st | 1st and 10 on VOLS17
(Q3 04:10)
| T.Arkin | 2 |
| + | 16-26 | 9 | | 1st and 10 on ILLINI25
(Q4 11:40)
| C.Valentine | 3 |
| + | 17-27 | 13 | 1st | 1st and 10 on VOLS50
(Q4 11:40)
| H.Clement | 4 |
| + | 18-28 | 6 | | 2nd and 11 on VOLS38
(Q4 11:40)
| H.Beatty | 5 |
| + | 19-29 | 8 | | 1st and 10 on VOLS24
(Q4 08:11)
| T.Arkin | 6 |
| | 19-30 | | | 1st and 10 on VOLS11
(Q4 08:11)
| C.Valentine | |
| | 19-31 | | | 3rd and 9 on VOLS10
(Q4 08:11)
| H.Clement | -2 |
| | 19-32 | | | 1st and 10 on VOLS40
(Q4 04:58)
| A.Laughery | -3 |
| + | 20-33 | 2 | | 3rd and 3 on VOLS33
(Q4 04:58)
| H.Beatty | |
Sacked 1 time for 4 yards lost
| Lost | Context |
|---|
| -4 | 1st and 10 on VOLS49
(Q2 14:43)
|
Beatty, Hank
0 - 10%0 yds0TD0INT0RTG
| C-A | Yds | | Context | Receiver |
Stk |
|---|
| | 0-1 | | | 1st and 10 on VOLS26
(Q1 06:16)
| L.Altmyer | |
Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
Defensive Statistics
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| # | Tennessee | Solo | Ast | Total | Sacks-Yds | TFL-Yds | FF | FR-Yds | Int-Yds | BrUp | QBH |
|---|
|
| 22 | J.Telander | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.0-0 | 0.5-1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | E.Spillman | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 0 | W.Wright | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 20 | B.Eason | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.0-0 | 1.0-2 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 27 | J.Perlotte | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.5-4 | 1.0-5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 | J.Ross | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.0-0 | 0.5-1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 15 | E.Farooq | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | A.Turrentine | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.0-0 | 0.5-1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | T.Redmond | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| 12 | J.Harmon | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | D.Hobbs | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5-4 | 0.5-4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | J.McMurray | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| 10 | K.Beasley | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 33 | B.Bolton | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 47 | I.Campbell | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 90 | D.Bailey | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 9 | M.Dye | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.5-1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | J.Burns | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 | E.Utley | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 | T.Weathersby | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 | T.Poteat | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 42 | T.West | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.5-1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 | C.Herring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
|
| Totals | 33 | 42 | 75 | 1-4 | 5.0-9 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 8 | 4 |
BLOCKED KICKS: none.
| # | Illinois | Solo | Ast | Total | Sacks-Yds | TFL-Yds | FF | FR-Yds | Int-Yds | BrUp | QBH |
|---|
|
| 90 | J.Thompson Jr. | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.5-8 | 0.5-8 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | D.Brown | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | M.Scott | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 45 | M.Hood | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.0-4 | 1.0-4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | T.Cox Jr. | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 | D.Rosiek | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 39 | K.Odeluga | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 43 | J.Barna | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1.0-20 | 1.0-20 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 96 | E.Coenen | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.0-6 | 1.0-6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | S.Karriem | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.0-0 | 1.0-1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | T.Heckel | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.5-8 | 0.5-8 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 41 | J.Kreutz | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.0-0 | 1.0-2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 0 | M.Resetich | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | A.Bryant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | L.Lowery Jr. | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | 1-0 | - | - | 1 |
| 26 | I.Kante | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | K.Patterson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | J.Clarke | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 | B.Clawson | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 35 | G.Griffin | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 44 | A.McCullom | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 1.0-6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 99 | C.Neal | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | - | - | - | - | - |
|
| Totals | 29 | 36 | 65 | 4-38 | 7.0-47 | 1 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 |
BLOCKED KICKS: none.
Participation Report
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
Tennessee
| Pos | ## | OFFENSE |
|---|
| | TE | 0 | E.Davis | | WR | 4 | M.Matthews | | QB | 6 | J.Aguilar | | WR | 14 | B.Staley | | RB | 18 | D.Bishop | | OL | 53 | L.Heard | | OL | 56 | S.Pendleton | | OL | 70 | D.Sanders Jr. | | OL | 72 | J.Perry | | OL | 74 | S.Umarov | | TE | 87 | M.Kitselman |
| Pos | ## | DEFENSE |
|---|
| | DB | 0 | W.Wright | | DB | 2 | A.Turrentine | | DB | 4 | T.Redmond | | DL | 5 | D.Hobbs | | LB | 13 | E.Spillman | | DB | 15 | E.Farooq | | DL | 20 | B.Eason | | LB | 22 | J.Telander | | LB | 27 | J.Perlotte | | DL | 31 | C.Herring | | DL | 90 | D.Bailey |
| Illinois
| Pos | ## | OFFENSE |
|---|
| | RB | 5 | C.Valentine | | QB | 9 | L.Altmyer | | WR | 13 | H.Clement | | WR | 17 | C.Dixon | | OL | 58 | M.Priestly | | OL | 64 | J.Kreutz | | OL | 71 | N.Knapik | | OL | 73 | J.Gesky | | OL | 75 | B.Henderson | | WR | 80 | H.Beatty | | TE | 85 | T.Arkin |
| Pos | ## | DEFENSE |
|---|
| | DB | 2 | S.Karriem | | DE | 3 | A.Bryant | | DE | 4 | D.Brown | | DB | 5 | T.Cox Jr. | | DB | 6 | J.Clarke | | DB | 10 | M.Scott | | DB | 16 | T.Heckel | | LB | 28 | D.Rosiek | | DL | 36 | T.Durojaiye | | LB | 45 | M.Hood | | DL | 90 | J.Thompson Jr. |
|
Tennessee:
1 T.Smith Jr.; 3 J.Van Dorselaer; 5 R.Jackson; 6 J.McMurray; 7 D.Brame; 9 S.Thomas; 9 M.Dye; 10 K.Beasley; 11 J.Burns; 12 J.Harmon; 17 E.Utley; 18 T.Weathersby; 19 D.Morris; 20 J.Baker; 21 T.Poteat; 26 S.Walton; 29 J.Ross; 33 B.Bolton; 34 E.Okoye; 35 C.Gentle; 36 N.Roberts; 37 M.Bandy; 42 T.West; 47 I.Campbell; 50 R.Scott; 51 J.Heard; 55 A.Ogumoro; 68 B.Warren; 71 M.Anderson; 73 B.Grant; 83 T.Weary; 89 M.Bethea II; 89 J.Dodson; 90 M.Gilbert; 94 J.Turbyville; 94 N.Robinson; 97 J.Schell; 98 J.Ross;
Illinois:
0 J.Bowick; 0 M.Resetich; 1 K.Patterson; 2 A.Hollins; 3 K.Feagin; 9 L.Lowery Jr.; 14 C.Rusk; 15 A.Lovett Jr.; 19 T.Rooks; 20 T.Strain; 21 A.Laughery; 21 B.Clawson; 23 J.Anderson; 24 D.Olano; 26 I.Kante; 27 L.Osada; 30 J.Hayden; 33 G.Beerman; 35 G.Griffin; 38 J.Paris; 39 K.Odeluga; 39 T.Peters; 40 K.Crimmins; 41 J.Kreutz; 43 J.Barna; 44 A.McCullom; 52 P.Farrell; 55 T.McMillen; 66 B.Hansen; 78 E.Tuerk; 86 C.Abney; 88 D.Stoffel; 92 G.Hunt; 96 E.Coenen; 99 C.Neal;
Tennessee:
TM TEAM; 1 Gibson III, Rickey; 2 Lewis, Peyton; 3 McCoy, Jermod; 7 Carter, Arion; 8 Hood, Colton; 12 Merklinger, Jake; 13 Phillips, Mason; 15 MacIntyre, George; 17 Brazzell II, Chris; 19 Josephs, Joshua; 23 Carter, Boo; 24 Barnes, Hunter; 36 Lewis, Dylan; 25 Merritt, Timothy; 26 Whitehead, Carson; 28 Goree Jr., Marcus; 29 Jakobik, Jack-Henry; 30 Wallace, Jamal; 35 Petermann, Ben; 38 Stewart, Andre; 39 Kinzer, Malcolm; 39 Loftin, Jayden; 40 Brazzell, Colin; 40 Meagher, Seamus; 41 Katina, Steele; 42 Harmon, Braylon; 43 Mathews, Jackson; 44 Gass, Christian; 47 Rosen, John; 48 Brady, Bennett; 50 Satterwhite, William; 51 Moi, Jaxson; 55 Anes, Brenden; 56 Lindstrom, Kellen; 57 Short, Grier; 58 Gray, Herb; 58 Moore, Nic; 59 Powell III, Charlie; 65 Kostantonov, Michael; 69 Hill, Gus; 75 Moe Jr., Wendell; 78 Ginther, Gage; 81 Jefferson, Amari; 84 Winton III, Tommy; 86 Harrison, Cole; 87 Helsdon, Joshua; 88 Hardin, Deon; 93 Dangerfield, Grady; 96 Inge, Isaiah; 99 House III, Charles;
Illinois:
1 Sanders II, Mario; 4 Boyd, Carson; 7 Bailey, Matthew; 7 Capka-Jones, Alexander; 8 Elzy, Malik; 8 Warren, Jeremiah; 10 Hampton, Ethan; 11 Turner, Donovan; 11 Trimble, Brayden; 12 Petty, Trey; 12 Reynolds, Amar; 13 Scott, Xanai; 14 Scott, Xavier; 15 Newton, Jershaun; 16 Farrell, Logan; 17 Jacas, Gabe; 18 Muragin, Mason; 18 Bartolotta, Michael; 20 Forster, John; 22 Jones III, RJ; 22 Wyche II, Cedric; 24 Woodward III, Vernon; 25 Ball, Aaron; 25 Straughton, Des; 27 Rashad, Corey; 28 Kaiser, Karson; 29 Griffin, TJ; 31 Clement, Murphy; 32 Cox, Tywan; 34 Gayle, Erik; 36 Hansen, Lane; 42 Zardzin, Luke; 44 Mahoney III, Patrick; 47 Baker, Easton; 48 Smith, Carter; 51 Leonard, Clayton; 54 John, Demetrius; 54 Rousseau, Griffin; 56 Gallardo, Guillermo; 56 Hirdes, JJ; 57 Barrett, Zach; 63 Schuster, Dezmond; 65 Francis, Kellen; 68 McDonough, Michael; 70 McMillan, Tyler; 72 Knapik, Ayden; 74 Davis, J.C.; 76 Frechette, Dylan; 79 Stewart, Zafir; 81 Rau, Lars; 82 Furtney, Jake; 83 Griffin, Tysean; 84 Smith, Grant; 87 McClure, Tyler; 89 Hollinger, Tanner; 91 Brooks, Cameron; 94 Hewitt, Carter; 95 White, Isaiah;
Drive Chart (By Team)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| Drive Started | Drive Ended | Consumed |
|---|
| Team | Qtr | Spot | Time | Obtained | Spot | Time | How lost | Pl-Yds | TOP |
|---|
|
| VOLS | 1st | VOLS33 | 11:15 | DOWNS | ILLINI0 | 06:16 |
*TD | 11 - 67 | 4:59 |
| VOLS | 1st | VOLS26 | 00:31 | KO | VOLS32 | 14:43 | PUNT | 3 - 6 | 0:48 |
| VOLS | 2nd | VOLS29 | 08:59 | DOWNS | ILLINI21 | 03:28 | FGA | 12 - 50 | 5:31 |
| VOLS | 2nd | VOLS25 | 00:21 | KO | VOLS29 | 0:00 | HALF | 2 - 4 | 0:21 |
| VOLS | 3rd | VOLS25 | 15:00 | KO | VOLS42 | 13:14 | PUNT | 4 - 17 | 1:46 |
| VOLS | 3rd | VOLS20 | 11:58 | PUNT | VOLS0 | 11:48 | FUMB | 1 - -20 | 0:10 |
| VOLS | 3rd | VOLS25 | 11:48 | KO | ILLINI0 | 07:31 |
*TD | 9 - 75 | 4:17 |
| VOLS | 3rd | VOLS21 | 02:32 | KO | ILLINI0 | 11:40 |
*TD | 14 - 79 | 5:52 |
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 1st | 2nd | |
|---|
| Tennessee | 1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | 3rd Qtr | 4th Qtr | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Total |
|---|
|
| Time of possession | 5:35 | 6:09 | 8:54 | 3:20 | 11:44 | 12:14 | 23:58 |
| 3rd down conversions | 2-2 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 3-5 | 2-5 | 5-10 |
| 4th down conversions | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Drive Started | Drive Ended | Consumed |
|---|
| Team | Qtr | Spot | Time | Obtained | Spot | Time | How lost | Pl-Yds | TOP |
|---|
|
| ILLINI | 1st | ILLINI25 | 15:00 | KO | VOLS33 | 11:15 | DOWNS | 8 - 42 | 3:45 |
| ILLINI | 1st | ILLINI25 | 06:16 | KO | VOLS0 | 00:36 |
*TD | 9 - 75 | 5:40 |
| ILLINI | 2nd | ILLINI29 | 14:43 | PUNT | VOLS29 | 08:59 | DOWNS | 9 - 42 | 5:44 |
| ILLINI | 2nd | ILLINI21 | 03:28 | FGA | VOLS12 | 00:21 |
*FG | 12 - 67 | 3:07 |
| ILLINI | 3rd | ILLINI19 | 13:14 | PUNT | ILLINI39 | 11:58 | PUNT | 5 - 20 | 1:16 |
| ILLINI | 3rd | ILLINI32 | 07:25 | KO | VOLS0 | 02:41 |
*TD | 8 - 68 | 4:44 |
| ILLINI | 4th | ILLINI25 | 11:40 | KO | VOLS10 | 05:14 |
*FG | 12 - 65 | 6:26 |
| ILLINI | 4th | ILLINI25 | 04:58 | KO | VOLS11 | 00:00 |
*FG | 13 - 64 | 4:58 |
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 1st | 2nd | |
|---|
| Illinois | 1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | 3rd Qtr | 4th Qtr | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Total |
|---|
|
| Time of possession | 9:25 | 8:51 | 6:06 | 11:40 | 18:16 | 17:46 | 36:02 |
| 3rd down conversions | 1-2 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 2-5 | 3-6 | 3-7 | 6-13 |
| 4th down conversions | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 1-3 |
Drive Chart (By Quarter)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| Drive Started | Drive Ended | Consumed |
|---|
| Team | Qtr | Spot | Time | Obtained | Spot | Time | How lost | Pl-Yds | TOP |
|---|
|
| ILLINI | 1st | ILLINI25 | 15:00 | KO | VOLS33 | 11:15 | DOWNS | 8 - 42 | 3:45 |
| VOLS | 1st | VOLS33 | 11:15 | DOWNS | ILLINI0 | 06:16 | *TD | 11 - 67 | 4:59 |
| ILLINI | 1st | ILLINI25 | 06:16 | KO | VOLS0 | 00:36 | *TD | 9 - 75 | 5:40 |
| VOLS | 1st | VOLS26 | 00:31 | KO | VOLS32 | 14:43 | PUNT | 3 - 6 | 0:48 |
| ILLINI | 2nd | ILLINI29 | 14:43 | PUNT | VOLS29 | 08:59 | DOWNS | 9 - 42 | 5:44 |
| VOLS | 2nd | VOLS29 | 08:59 | DOWNS | ILLINI21 | 03:28 | FGA | 12 - 50 | 5:31 |
| ILLINI | 2nd | ILLINI21 | 03:28 | FGA | VOLS12 | 00:21 | *FG | 12 - 67 | 3:07 |
| VOLS | 2nd | VOLS25 | 00:21 | KO | VOLS29 | 0:00 | HALF | 2 - 4 | 0:21 |
| VOLS | 3rd | VOLS25 | 15:00 | KO | VOLS42 | 13:14 | PUNT | 4 - 17 | 1:46 |
| ILLINI | 3rd | ILLINI19 | 13:14 | PUNT | ILLINI39 | 11:58 | PUNT | 5 - 20 | 1:16 |
| VOLS | 3rd | VOLS20 | 11:58 | PUNT | VOLS0 | 11:48 | FUMB | 1 - -20 | 0:10 |
| VOLS | 3rd | VOLS25 | 11:48 | KO | ILLINI0 | 07:31 | *TD | 9 - 75 | 4:17 |
| ILLINI | 3rd | ILLINI32 | 07:25 | KO | VOLS0 | 02:41 | *TD | 8 - 68 | 4:44 |
| VOLS | 3rd | VOLS21 | 02:32 | KO | ILLINI0 | 11:40 | *TD | 14 - 79 | 5:52 |
| ILLINI | 4th | ILLINI25 | 11:40 | KO | VOLS10 | 05:14 | *FG | 12 - 65 | 6:26 |
| ILLINI | 4th | ILLINI25 | 04:58 | KO | VOLS11 | 00:00 | *FG | 13 - 64 | 4:58 |
Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| - | | Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00] | |
| TURBYVILLE, Josh kickoff 65 yards from the VOLS35 to the ILLINI0, Touchback , clock 15:00. |
| ILLINI drive start at 15:00 |
| 1-10 | ILLINI25 | [NHSG] VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the ILLINI34 (HOBBS, Daevin). | |
| 2-1 | ILLINI34 | [NHSG] VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the ILLINI37 (EASON, Bryson), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | ILLINI37 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass short to the right complete for 8 yards to BEATTY, Hank caught at the ILLINI42 and advanced to the ILLINI45 (PERLOTTE, Jadon). | |
| 2-2 | ILLINI45 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to DIXON, Collin caught at the ILLINI48 and advanced to the ILLINI49 (WRIGHT, William), 1ST DOWN. PENALTY VOLS Personal Foul on WRIGHT, William enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the ILLINI49 to the VOLS36 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | VOLS36 | PENALTY Before the snap, ILLINI False Start enforced 5 yards from the VOLS36 to the VOLS41. | |
| 1-15 | VOLS41 | [NHSG] QB Keeper ALTMYER, Luke rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the VOLS34 (TELANDER, Jeremiah). | |
| 2-8 | VOLS34 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass deep to the right incomplete intended for DIXON, Collin broken up by REDMOND, Ty at the VOLS8 (After official review, play stands as called on the field). | |
| 3-8 | VOLS34 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the left complete for 1 yard to VALENTINE, Ca'Lil caught at the VOLS39 and advanced to the VOLS33 (SPILLMAN, Edwin). | |
| 4-7 | VOLS33 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for BOWICK, Justin thrown to the VOLS14; QB hurried by ROSS, Jordan; ILLINI turnover on downs, clock 11:15. [11:15] | |
| Drive Summary: 8 plays, 42 yards, 3:45 |
|
| VOLS drive start at 11:15 |
| 1-10 | VOLS33 | [SG] AGUILAR, Joey sacked for a loss of 8 yards at the VOLS25 (THOMPSON JR., James;HECKEL, Tanner). | |
| 2-18 | VOLS25 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass to the left complete for 8 yards to STALEY, Braylon to the VOLS33, End of Play. | |
| 3-10 | VOLS33 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass to the right complete for 14 yards to STALEY, Braylon to the VOLS47 (HECKEL, Tanner), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | VOLS47 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the ILLINI48 (COENEN, Eli). | |
| 2-5 | ILLINI48 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass short to the left complete for 12 yards to BISHOP, DeSean caught at the ILLINI46 and advanced to the ILLINI36 (CLARKE, Juice), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | ILLINI36 | [SG] BISHOP, DeSean rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the ILLINI32 (LOWERY JR., Leon). | |
| 2-6 | ILLINI32 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass short to the right complete for 2 yards to BISHOP, DeSean caught at the ILLINI31 and advanced to the ILLINI30, End of Play. | |
| 3-4 | ILLINI30 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the ILLINI24 (HOOD, Malachi;KARRIEM, Saboor), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | ILLINI24 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush to the right for a gain of 18 yards to the ILLINI6 (SCOTT, Miles), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-6 | ILLINI6 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the ILLINI7 (KARRIEM, Saboor). | |
| 2-7 | ILLINI7 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey scrambles up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the ILLINI0, TOUCHDOWN VOLS, clock 06:16 (Scoring play confirmed). [06:16] | |
| 0-0 | ILLINI3 | GILBERT, Max PAT kick attempt is good. | |
| Tennessee 7, Illinois 0 |
| Drive Summary: 11 plays, 67 yards, 4:59 |
|
| TURBYVILLE, Josh kickoff 65 yards from the VOLS35 to the ILLINI0, Touchback , clock 06:16. |
| ILLINI drive start at 06:16 |
| 1-10 | ILLINI25 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right complete for 11 yards to CLEMENT, Hudson to the ILLINI36 (FAROOQ, Edrees), 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | ILLINI36 | PENALTY Before the snap, ILLINI False Start on KREUTZ, Josh enforced 5 yards from the ILLINI36 to the ILLINI31. | |
| 1-15 | ILLINI31 | [NHSG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush to the right for a gain of 6 yards to the ILLINI37 (ROSS, Jordan;CAMPBELL, Isaiah). | |
| 2-9 | ILLINI37 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass deep to the left complete for 24 yards to CLEMENT, Hudson caught at the VOLS45 and advanced to the VOLS39 (POTEAT, Tre), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | VOLS39 | PENALTY Before the snap, ILLINI False Start on PRIESTLY, Melvin enforced 5 yards from the VOLS39 to the VOLS44. | |
| 1-15 | VOLS44 | ALTMYER, Luke pass up the middle complete for 18 yards to HOLLINS, Ashton caught at the VOLS29 and advanced to the VOLS26 (TELANDER, Jeremiah), 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | VOLS26 | [SG] BEATTY, Hank pass to the left incomplete intended for ALTMYER, Luke thrown to the VOLS36. | |
| 2-10 | VOLS26 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass up the middle complete for 9 yards to BEATTY, Hank caught at the VOLS20 and advanced to the VOLS17 (MCMURRAY, Jalen). | |
| 3-1 | VOLS17 | ANDERSON, Jordan rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the VOLS15 (WEATHERSBY, Tyree), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | VOLS15 | [SG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the VOLS13 (SPILLMAN, Edwin). | |
| 2-8 | VOLS13 | PENALTY Before the snap, ILLINI False Start on KREUTZ, Josh enforced 5 yards from the VOLS13 to the VOLS18. | |
| 2-13 | VOLS18 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass up the middle complete for 18 yards to BOWICK, Justin to the VOLS0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN ILLINI, clock 00:36 (Scoring play confirmed). [00:36] | P |
| 0-0 | VOLS3 | OLANO, David PAT kick attempt is good. | |
| Tennessee 7, Illinois 7 |
| Drive Summary: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:40 |
|
| OLANO, David kickoff 62 yards from the ILLINI35 to the VOLS3, MORRIS, Daune returned 23 yards to the VOLS26 (HOOD, Malachi;GRIFFIN, Grayson), clock 00:31. |
| VOLS drive start at 00:31 |
| 1-10 | VOLS26 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the VOLS30 (SCOTT, Miles). | |
| 2-6 | VOLS30 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey scrambles to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the VOLS32 (LOWERY JR., Leon;BARNA, Joe), clock 00:00. [00:00] | |
| - | | End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00] | |
|
END OF 1st QUARTER: Tennessee 7, Illinois 7 |
| | Time | 1st Downs | Conversions | | | |
|---|
| Quarter Summary | Score | Poss | R | P | X | T | 3rd | 4th | Rushing | Passing | Penalties |
|---|
|
| Tennessee | 7 | 5:35 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 9-37 | 4-4-0-36 | 1-15 |
| Illinois | 7 | 9:25 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 6-29 | 8-11-0-93 | 4-20 |
Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| VOLS | ILLINI |
|
| Score | 7 | 7 |
| FIRST DOWNS | 4 | 8 |
| RUSHES-YARDS (NET) | 9-37 | 6-29 |
| PASSING-YARDS (NET) | 36 | 93 |
| Passes Att-Comp-Int | 4-4-0 | 11-8-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS | 13-73 | 17-122 |
| Fumble Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Punt Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kickoff Returns-Yards | 1-23 | 0-0 |
| Interception Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Punts (Number-Avg) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 1-15 | 4-20 |
| Possession Time | 5:35 | 9:25 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Tennessee
| | Illinois
|
| Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Avg | Lg | | | D.Bishop | 6 | 37 | -1 | 36 | 0 | 6 | 18 | | J.Aguilar | 2 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.5 | 7 |
| | | Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Avg | Lg | | | A.Laughery | 2 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 6 | | C.Valentine | 2 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 9 | | L.Altmyer | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | | J.Anderson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
|
| Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | J.Aguilar | 4-4-0 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| | | Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | L.Altmyer | 8-10-0 | 93 | 1 | 24 | 0 | | H.Beatty | 0-1-0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 |
|
| Receiving | No. | Yards | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | B.Staley | 2 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 14 | | D.Bishop | 2 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| | | Receiving | No. | Yards | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | H.Beatty | 2 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 9 | | J.Bowick | 1 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 18 | | C.Valentine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | H.Clement | 2 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 24 |
|
| Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lng | In20 | TB | |
| | | Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lng | In20 | TB | |
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| |
|
| Kick Returns | No. | Yards | TD | Lg | | | D.Morris | 1 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| |
|
| Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | E.Spillman | 2-0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Telander | 2-0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | W.Wright | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | D.Hobbs | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.McMurray | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | E.Farooq | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | T.Weathersby | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | B.Eason | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| | | Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | M.Scott | 2-0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | S.Karriem | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | L.Lowery Jr. | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | T.Heckel | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | | J.Clarke | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | M.Hood | 0-2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | E.Coenen | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | G.Griffin | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
|
| Qtr | Time | Scoring Play | V-H |
|---|
|
| 1st | 06:16 | VOLS - J.Aguilar 7 yd TD
RUSH
(KICK by M.Gilbert)
, 11-67 4:59 | 7- |
| 1st | 00:36 | ILLINI - J.Bowick 18 yd TD
PASS from L.Altmyer
(KICK by D.Olano)
, 9-75 5:40 | 7-7 |
Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| - | | Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00] | |
| 3-4 | VOLS32 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass short to the right incomplete intended for SMITH JR., Travis thrown to the VOLS35; QB hurried by LOWERY JR., Leon. | |
| 4-4 | VOLS32 | ROSS, Jackson punt 39 yards to the ILLINI29 downed by BOLTON, Ben, clock 14:43. [14:43] | |
| ILLINI drive start at 14:43 |
| 1-10 | ILLINI29 | [NHSG] FEAGIN, Kaden rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the ILLINI33 (HARMON, Jaedon). | |
| 2-6 | ILLINI33 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right complete for 18 yards to VALENTINE, Ca'Lil caught at the ILLINI31 and advanced to the VOLS49 (TURRENTINE, Andre), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | VOLS49 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke sacked for a loss of 4 yards at the ILLINI47 (HOBBS, Daevin;PERLOTTE, Jadon). | |
| 2-14 | ILLINI47 | [SG] VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the VOLS42 (HARMON, Jaedon). | |
| 3-3 | VOLS42 | [SG] BEATTY, Hank rush to the right for a gain of 5 yards to the VOLS37 (BOLTON, Ben;ROSS, Jordan), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | VOLS37 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke scrambles up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the VOLS32 (HARMON, Jaedon). | |
| 2-5 | VOLS32 | [SG] FEAGIN, Kaden rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the VOLS31 (EASON, Bryson). | |
| 3-4 | VOLS31 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass short to the left complete for 2 yards to BOWICK, Justin caught at the VOLS30 and advanced to the VOLS29 (HARMON, Jaedon). | |
| 4-2 | VOLS29 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass up the middle incomplete intended for BRYANT, Alec broken up by EASON, Bryson at the VOLS31; ILLINI turnover on downs, clock 08:59. [08:59] | |
| Drive Summary: 9 plays, 42 yards, 5:44 |
|
| VOLS drive start at 08:59 |
| 1-10 | VOLS29 | [SG] THOMAS, Star rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the VOLS37 (KREUTZ, James;BRYANT, Alec). | |
| 2-2 | VOLS37 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey sacked for a loss of 6 yards at the VOLS31 (COENEN, Eli). | |
| 3-8 | VOLS31 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey scrambles up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the VOLS40 (ODELUGA, Kenenna;COENEN, Eli), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | VOLS40 | [NHSG] THOMAS, Star rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the VOLS45 (BROWN, Daniel). | |
| 2-5 | VOLS45 | (07:11) [NHSG] THOMAS, Star rush to the left for a gain of 8 yards to the ILLINI47 (KREUTZ, James), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | ILLINI47 | [NHSG] THOMAS, Star rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the ILLINI38 (BROWN, Daniel;ODELUGA, Kenenna). | |
| 2-1 | ILLINI38 | [NHSG] THOMAS, Star rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the ILLINI36 (RESETICH, Mac;BARNA, Joe), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | ILLINI36 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass deep up the middle complete for 16 yards to MATTHEWS, Mike to the ILLINI20 (RESETICH, Mac), 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | ILLINI20 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush to the left for a loss of 2 yards to the ILLINI22 (KREUTZ, James). | |
| 2-12 | ILLINI22 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass to the right complete for 1 yard to STALEY, Braylon caught at the ILLINI23 and advanced to the ILLINI21 (THOMPSON JR., James). | |
| 3-11 | ILLINI21 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass deep to the right incomplete dropped by STALEY, Braylon thrown to the ILLINI5. | |
| 4-11 | ILLINI21 | GILBERT, Max field goal attempt from 39 yards NO GOOD (wide right) [kick was spotted at ILLINI29], clock 03:28. [03:28] | |
| Drive Summary: 12 plays, 50 yards, 5:31 |
|
| ILLINI drive start at 03:28 |
| 1-10 | ILLINI21 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass up the middle incomplete intended for CLEMENT, Hudson broken up by FAROOQ, Edrees at the ILLINI35. | |
| 2-10 | ILLINI21 | [SG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the ILLINI27 (UTLEY, Ethan;REDMOND, Ty). PENALTY VOLS Unnecessary Roughness on UTLEY, Ethan enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the ILLINI27 to the ILLINI42 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. | E |
| 1-10 | ILLINI42 | [SG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush to the right for a gain of 7 yards to the ILLINI49 (REDMOND, Ty). | |
| 2-3 | ILLINI49 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass short to the left complete for 6 yards to DIXON, Collin caught at the VOLS46 and advanced to the VOLS45 (PERLOTTE, Jadon;WRIGHT, William), 1ST DOWN. [02:00] | P |
| 1-10 | V45 | Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00] | |
| 1-10 | VOLS45 | [NHSG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the VOLS37 (TELANDER, Jeremiah). | |
| 2-2 | VOLS37 | [NHSG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the VOLS38 (TELANDER, Jeremiah;WEST, Tyre). | |
| 3-3 | VOLS38 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right complete for 11 yards to BOWICK, Justin to the VOLS27, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | VOLS27 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the left complete for 3 yards to BEATTY, Hank caught at the VOLS28 and advanced to the VOLS24 (WRIGHT, William), out of bounds. PENALTY VOLS Face mask on WRIGHT, William enforced half the distance from the goal, 12 yards from the end of the play at the VOLS24 to the VOLS12 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. | E |
| 1-10 | VOLS12 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass up the middle incomplete intended for CLEMENT, Hudson. | |
| 2-10 | VOLS12 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right incomplete intended for BEATTY, Hank broken up by MCMURRAY, Jalen. [00:30] | |
| 3-10 | V12 | Timeout Illinois, clock 00:30. [00:30] | |
| 3-10 | VOLS12 | (00:30) [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the left incomplete intended for BOWICK, Justin broken up by REDMOND, Ty. | |
| 4-10 | VOLS12 | (00:25) OLANO, David field goal attempt from 30 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at VOLS20], clock 00:21. [00:21] | |
| Tennessee 7, Illinois 10 |
| Drive Summary: 12 plays, 67 yards, 3:07 |
|
| OLANO, David kickoff 65 yards from the ILLINI35 to the VOLS0, Touchback , clock 00:21. |
| VOLS drive start at 00:21 |
| 1-10 | VOLS25 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass to the left incomplete intended for STALEY, Braylon thrown to the VOLS25. | |
| 2-10 | VOLS25 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the VOLS29 (BROWN, Daniel), clock 00:00. [00:00] | |
| Drive Summary: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:21 |
|
| - | | End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00] | |
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END OF 2nd QUARTER: Tennessee 7, Illinois 10 |
| | Time | 1st Downs | Conversions | | | |
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| Quarter Summary | Score | Poss | R | P | X | T | 3rd | 4th | Rushing | Passing | Penalties |
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| Tennessee | 0 | 6:09 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 9-37 | 2-5-0-17 | 2-27 |
| Illinois | 3 | 8:51 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 10-42 | 5-10-0-40 | 0-0 |
Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| VOLS | ILLINI |
|
| Score | 7 | 10 |
| FIRST DOWNS | 8 | 14 |
| RUSHES-YARDS (NET) | 18-74 | 16-71 |
| PASSING-YARDS (NET) | 53 | 133 |
| Passes Att-Comp-Int | 9-6-0 | 21-13-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS | 27-127 | 37-204 |
| Fumble Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Punt Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kickoff Returns-Yards | 1-23 | 0-0 |
| Interception Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Punts (Number-Avg) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 3-42 | 4-20 |
| Possession Time | 11:44 | 18:16 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 3-5 | 3-6 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 0-0 | 0-2 |
Tennessee
| | Illinois
|
| Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Lg | Avg | | | D.Bishop | 8 | 41 | -3 | 38 | 0 | 18 | 4.8 | | S.Thomas | 5 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 9 | 6.4 | | J.Aguilar | 3 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| | | Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Lg | Avg | | | A.Laughery | 6 | 29 | -1 | 28 | 0 | 8 | 4.7 | | C.Valentine | 3 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11 | 7.7 | | L.Altmyer | 2 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 6 | | J.Anderson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
|
| Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | J.Aguilar | 6-9-0 | 39 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| | | Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | L.Altmyer | 13-20-0 | 129 | 1 | 24 | 1 | | H.Beatty | 0-1-0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 |
|
| Receiving | No. | Yds | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | B.Staley | 3 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 14 | | M.Matthews | 1 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 16 | | D.Bishop | 2 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| | | Receiving | No. | Yds | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | H.Beatty | 3 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 9 | | J.Bowick | 3 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 18 | | C.Valentine | 2 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 18 | | H.Clement | 2 | 35 | 0 | 4 | 24 |
|
| Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lg | In20 | TB | | | J.Ross | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
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| Kick Returns | No. | Yards | TD | Lg | | | D.Morris | 1 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| |
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| Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | J.Harmon | 4-0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Telander | 3-1 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | W.Wright | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | E.Spillman | 2-0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | B.Eason | 2-0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Perlotte | 1-2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | | T.Redmond | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | D.Hobbs | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| | | Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | D.Brown | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Kreutz | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | E.Coenen | 2-1 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | | M.Scott | 2-0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | M.Resetich | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | S.Karriem | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | L.Lowery Jr. | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | T.Heckel | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
|
| Qtr | Time | Scoring Play | V-H |
|---|
|
| 1st | 06:16 | VOLS - J.Aguilar 7 yd TD RUSH
(KICK by M.Gilbert)
, 11-67 4:59 | 7- |
| 1st | 00:36 | ILLINI - J.Bowick 18 yd TD PASS from L.Altmyer
(KICK by D.Olano)
, 9-75 5:40 | 7-7 |
| 2nd | 00:21 | ILLINI - D.Olano 30 yd FG
, 12-67 3:07 | 7-10 |
Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| VOLS | ILLINI |
|
| Score | 0 | 3 |
| FIRST DOWNS | 4 | 6 |
| RUSHES-YARDS (NET) | 9-37 | 10-42 |
| PASSING-YARDS (NET) | 17 | 40 |
| Passes Att-Comp-Int | 5-2-0 | 10-5-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS | 14-54 | 20-82 |
| Fumble Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Punt Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kickoff Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Interception Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Punts (Number-Avg) | 1-39.0 | 0-0 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 2-27 | 0-0 |
| Possession Time | 6:09 | 8:51 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Tennessee
| | Illinois
|
| Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Avg | Lg | | | D.Bishop | 2 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | | S.Thomas | 5 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 6.4 | 9 | | J.Aguilar | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| | | Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Avg | Lg | | | A.Laughery | 4 | 21 | -1 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 8 | | C.Valentine | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | | L.Altmyer | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
|
| Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | J.Aguilar | 2-5-0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| | | Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | L.Altmyer | 5-10-0 | 36 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
|
| Receiving | No. | Yards | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | B.Staley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | | M.Matthews | 1 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| | | Receiving | No. | Yards | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | H.Beatty | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | | J.Bowick | 2 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 11 | | C.Valentine | 1 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 18 | | H.Clement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
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| Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lng | In20 | TB | | | J.Ross | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| | | Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lng | In20 | TB | |
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| Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | J.Harmon | 4-0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | W.Wright | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | T.Redmond | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Telander | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | A.Turrentine | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | B.Eason | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Perlotte | 0-2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | | D.Hobbs | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| | | Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | D.Brown | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Kreutz | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | M.Resetich | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | E.Coenen | 1-1 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | | K.Odeluga | 0-2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Thompson Jr. | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | A.Bryant | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Barna | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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| Qtr | Time | Scoring Play | V-H |
|---|
|
| 2nd | 00:21 | ILLINI - D.Olano 30 yd FG
, 12-67 3:07 | 7-10 |
Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| - | | Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00] | |
| OLANO, David kickoff 65 yards from the ILLINI35 to the VOLS0, Touchback , clock 15:00. |
| VOLS drive start at 15:00 |
| 1-10 | VOLS25 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 17 yards to the VOLS42 (COX JR., Torrie), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | VOLS42 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass up the middle incomplete intended for DAVIS, Ethan thrown to the VOLS50. | |
| 2-10 | VOLS42 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the VOLS46 (THOMPSON JR., James;BROWN, Daniel). | |
| 3-6 | VOLS46 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey sacked for a loss of 4 yards at the VOLS42 (HOOD, Malachi). | |
| 4-10 | VOLS42 | ROSS, Jackson punt 39 yards to the ILLINI19, fair catch by BEATTY, Hank, clock 13:14. [13:14] | |
| Drive Summary: 4 plays, 17 yards, 1:46 |
|
| ILLINI drive start at 13:14 |
| 1-10 | ILLINI19 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right incomplete intended for CLEMENT, Hudson thrown to the ILLINI31. | |
| 2-10 | ILLINI19 | [NHSG] VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush up the middle for a gain of 15 yards to the ILLINI34 (PERLOTTE, Jadon;TURRENTINE, Andre), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | ILLINI34 | [NHSG] VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the ILLINI39 (SPILLMAN, Edwin;EASON, Bryson). | |
| 2-5 | ILLINI39 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass deep to the left incomplete intended for CLEMENT, Hudson broken up by WRIGHT, William at the VOLS42. | |
| 3-5 | ILLINI39 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass deep to the right incomplete intended for DIXON, Collin thrown to the VOLS30; QB hurried by BAILEY, Dominic. | |
| 4-5 | ILLINI39 | CRIMMINS, Keelan punt 41 yards to the VOLS20, fair catch by HARMON, Braylon, clock 11:58. [11:58] | |
| Drive Summary: 5 plays, 20 yards, 1:16 |
|
| VOLS drive start at 11:58 |
| 1-10 | VOLS20 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey sacked for a loss of 20 yards at the VOLS0, fumble on the sack (forced by BARNA, Joe), recovered by ILLINI LOWERY JR., Leon at the VOLS0, TOUCHDOWN ILLINI, clock 11:48 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:48] | |
| 0-0 | VOLS3 | OLANO, David PAT kick attempt is good. | |
| Tennessee 7, Illinois 17 |
| Drive Summary: 1 plays, -20 yards, 0:10 |
|
| OSADA, Lucas kickoff 65 yards from the ILLINI35 to the VOLS0, Touchback , clock 11:48. |
| VOLS drive start at 11:48 |
| 1-10 | VOLS25 | [NHSG] THOMAS, Star rush to the right for a gain of 6 yards to the VOLS31 (HOOD, Malachi;ROSIEK, Dylan). | |
| 2-4 | VOLS31 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass to the left complete for 18 yards to THOMAS, Star caught at the VOLS27 and advanced to the VOLS49 (SCOTT, Miles), 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | VOLS49 | [NHSG] THOMAS, Star rush up the middle for a gain of 21 yards to the ILLINI30 (HECKEL, Tanner), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | ILLINI30 | [SG] THOMAS, Star rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the ILLINI23 (KANTE, Ismael;SCOTT, Miles). | |
| 2-3 | ILLINI23 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey scrambles up the middle for a gain of 15 yards to the ILLINI8 (SCOTT, Miles;KANTE, Ismael), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-8 | ILLINI8 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass to the right complete for 3 yards to KITSELMAN, Miles caught at the ILLINI10 and advanced to the ILLINI5 (COX JR., Torrie). | |
| 2-5 | ILLINI5 | [NHSG] QB Keeper AGUILAR, Joey rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the ILLINI3 (THOMPSON JR., James). | |
| 3-3 | ILLINI3 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the ILLINI1 (BROWN, Daniel;NEAL, Curt). | |
| 4-1 | ILLINI1 | [NH] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the ILLINI0, TOUCHDOWN VOLS, clock 07:31 (Scoring play confirmed). [07:31] | |
| 0-0 | ILLINI3 | GILBERT, Max PAT kick attempt is good. | |
| Tennessee 14, Illinois 17 |
| Drive Summary: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:17 |
|
| TURBYVILLE, Josh kickoff 54 yards from the VOLS35 to the ILLINI11, VALENTINE, Ca'Lil returned 21 yards to the ILLINI32 (BOLTON, Ben;BURNS, Jordan), clock 07:25. |
| ILLINI drive start at 07:25 |
| 1-10 | ILLINI32 | [NHSG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 15 yards to the ILLINI47 (WRIGHT, William;BEASLEY, Kaleb), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | ILLINI47 | [NHSG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the ILLINI46 (ROSS, Jordan;PERLOTTE, Jadon). | |
| 2-11 | ILLINI46 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass short to the left complete for 10 yards to BEATTY, Hank caught at the ILLINI48 and advanced to the VOLS44 (CAMPBELL, Isaiah;ROSS, Jordan). | |
| 3-1 | VOLS44 | [NHSG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the VOLS41 (TELANDER, Jeremiah;BAILEY, Dominic), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | VOLS41 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke scrambles up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the VOLS27, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. [04:10] | R |
| 1-10 | V27 | Timeout Illinois, clock 04:10. [04:10] | |
| 1-10 | VOLS27 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke scrambles up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the VOLS17 (WRIGHT, William), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | VOLS17 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right complete for 15 yards to ARKIN, Tanner caught at the VOLS3 and advanced to the VOLS2 (BEASLEY, Kaleb), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-2 | VOLS2 | [SG] QB Keeper ALTMYER, Luke rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the VOLS0, TOUCHDOWN ILLINI, clock 02:41 (Scoring play confirmed). [02:41] | |
| 0-0 | VOLS3 | OLANO, David PAT kick attempt is good. | |
| Tennessee 14, Illinois 24 |
| Drive Summary: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:44 |
|
| OSADA, Lucas kickoff 64 yards from the ILLINI35 to the VOLS1, DODSON, Joakim returned 20 yards to the VOLS21 (ODELUGA, Kenenna;CLAWSON, Ben), clock 02:32. |
| VOLS drive start at 02:32 |
| 1-10 | VOLS21 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass short to the right complete for 10 yards to MATTHEWS, Mike caught at the VOLS25 and advanced to the VOLS31 (COX JR., Torrie), 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | VOLS31 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the VOLS35 (KARRIEM, Saboor;THOMPSON JR., James). | |
| 2-6 | VOLS35 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the VOLS37 (ROSIEK, Dylan). | |
| 3-4 | VOLS37 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass short to the right complete for 8 yards to STALEY, Braylon caught at the VOLS41 and advanced to the VOLS45 (HOOD, Malachi), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | VOLS45 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the VOLS49 (ROSIEK, Dylan). | |
| 2-6 | VOLS49 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass to the left complete for 13 yards to JACKSON, Radarious caught at the ILLINI39 and advanced to the ILLINI38 (PATTERSON, Kaleb), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00. [00:00] | P |
| - | | End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00] | |
|
END OF 3rd QUARTER: Tennessee 14, Illinois 24 |
| | Time | 1st Downs | Conversions | | | |
|---|
| Quarter Summary | Score | Poss | R | P | X | T | 3rd | 4th | Rushing | Passing | Penalties |
|---|
|
| Tennessee | 7 | 8:54 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 14-61 | 5-6-0-52 | 0-0 |
| Illinois | 14 | 6:06 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 8-63 | 2-5-0-25 | 0-0 |
Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| VOLS | ILLINI |
|
| Score | 14 | 24 |
| FIRST DOWNS | 15 | 20 |
| RUSHES-YARDS (NET) | 32-135 | 24-134 |
| PASSING-YARDS (NET) | 105 | 158 |
| Passes Att-Comp-Int | 15-11-0 | 26-15-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS | 47-240 | 50-292 |
| Fumble Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Punt Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kickoff Returns-Yards | 2-43 | 1-21 |
| Interception Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Punts (Number-Avg) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 3-42 | 4-20 |
| Possession Time | 20:38 | 24:22 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 4-8 | 4-8 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 1-1 | 0-2 |
Tennessee
| | Illinois
|
| Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Lg | Avg | | | D.Bishop | 15 | 75 | -3 | 72 | 1 | 18 | 4.8 | | S.Thomas | 8 | 66 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 21 | 8.3 | | J.Aguilar | 5 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 15 | 7 |
| | | Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Lg | Avg | | | A.Laughery | 9 | 47 | -2 | 45 | 0 | 15 | 5 | | C.Valentine | 5 | 43 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 15 | 8.6 | | L.Altmyer | 5 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 14 | 7.6 | | J.Anderson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
|
| Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | J.Aguilar | 11-15-0 | 67 | 1 | 18 | 3 |
| | | Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | L.Altmyer | 15-25-0 | 154 | 1 | 24 | 1 | | H.Beatty | 0-1-0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 |
|
| Receiving | No. | Yds | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | B.Staley | 4 | 31 | 0 | 6 | 14 | | M.Matthews | 2 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 16 | | D.Bishop | 2 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 12 | | R.Jackson | 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| | | Receiving | No. | Yds | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | H.Beatty | 4 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 10 | | J.Bowick | 3 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 18 | | C.Valentine | 2 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 18 | | H.Clement | 2 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 24 |
|
| Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lg | In20 | TB | | | J.Ross | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| | | Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lg | In20 | TB | | | K.Crimmins | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
|
| |
|
| Kick Returns | No. | Yards | TD | Lg | | | J.Dodson | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 | | D.Morris | 1 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| | | Kick Returns | No. | Yards | TD | Lg | | | C.Valentine | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
|
| Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | W.Wright | 3-2 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Harmon | 4-0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Telander | 3-2 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | J.Perlotte | 1-4 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | | E.Spillman | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | B.Eason | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Ross | 0-4 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | A.Turrentine | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| | | Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | M.Scott | 3-2 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | D.Brown | 2-3 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | M.Hood | 2-3 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | | J.Thompson Jr. | 2-3 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | | T.Cox Jr. | 3-0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | T.Heckel | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | | D.Rosiek | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Kreutz | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
|
| Qtr | Time | Scoring Play | V-H |
|---|
|
| 1st | 06:16 | VOLS - J.Aguilar 7 yd TD RUSH
(KICK by M.Gilbert)
, 11-67 4:59 | 7- |
| 1st | 00:36 | ILLINI - J.Bowick 18 yd TD PASS from L.Altmyer
(KICK by D.Olano)
, 9-75 5:40 | 7-7 |
| 2nd | 00:21 | ILLINI - D.Olano 30 yd FG
, 12-67 3:07 | 7-10 |
| 3rd | 11:48 | ILLINI - L.Lowery Jr. 0 yd TD FUMB
(KICK by D.Olano)
, | 7-17 |
| 3rd | 07:31 | VOLS - D.Bishop 1 yd TD RUSH
(KICK by M.Gilbert)
, 9-75 4:17 | 14-17 |
| 3rd | 02:41 | ILLINI - L.Altmyer 2 yd TD RUSH
(KICK by D.Olano)
, 8-68 4:44 | 14-24 |
Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| VOLS | ILLINI |
|
| Score | 7 | 14 |
| FIRST DOWNS | 7 | 6 |
| RUSHES-YARDS (NET) | 14-61 | 8-63 |
| PASSING-YARDS (NET) | 52 | 25 |
| Passes Att-Comp-Int | 6-5-0 | 5-2-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS | 20-113 | 13-88 |
| Fumble Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Punt Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kickoff Returns-Yards | 1-20 | 1-21 |
| Interception Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Punts (Number-Avg) | 1-39.0 | 1-41.0 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Possession Time | 8:54 | 6:06 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Tennessee
| | Illinois
|
| Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Avg | Lg | | | D.Bishop | 7 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 4.9 | 17 | | S.Thomas | 3 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.3 | 21 | | J.Aguilar | 2 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 15 |
| | | Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Avg | Lg | | | A.Laughery | 3 | 18 | -1 | 17 | 0 | 5.7 | 15 | | C.Valentine | 2 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 15 | | L.Altmyer | 3 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.7 | 14 |
|
| Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | J.Aguilar | 5-6-0 | 28 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| | | Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | L.Altmyer | 2-5-0 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
|
| Receiving | No. | Yards | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | B.Staley | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 | | M.Matthews | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 10 | | R.Jackson | 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| | | Receiving | No. | Yards | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | H.Beatty | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 10 | | H.Clement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
|
| Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lng | In20 | TB | | | J.Ross | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| | | Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lng | In20 | TB | | | K.Crimmins | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
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| |
|
| Kick Returns | No. | Yards | TD | Lg | | | J.Dodson | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| | | Kick Returns | No. | Yards | TD | Lg | | | C.Valentine | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
|
| Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | W.Wright | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | K.Beasley | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Perlotte | 0-2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | J.Ross | 0-2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | A.Turrentine | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Burns | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | E.Spillman | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | B.Eason | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| | | Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | T.Cox Jr. | 3-0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | D.Rosiek | 2-1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | M.Hood | 2-1 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | | M.Scott | 1-2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Thompson Jr. | 1-2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | K.Patterson | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | D.Brown | 0-2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | T.Heckel | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
|
| Qtr | Time | Scoring Play | V-H |
|---|
|
| 3rd | 11:48 | ILLINI - L.Lowery Jr. 0 yd TD
FUMB
(KICK by D.Olano)
, | 7-17 |
| 3rd | 07:31 | VOLS - D.Bishop 1 yd TD
RUSH
(KICK by M.Gilbert)
, 9-75 4:17 | 14-17 |
| 3rd | 02:41 | ILLINI - L.Altmyer 2 yd TD
RUSH
(KICK by D.Olano)
, 8-68 4:44 | 14-24 |
Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| - | | Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00] | |
| 1-10 | ILLINI38 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the ILLINI37 (COENEN, Eli;BARNA, Joe). | |
| 2-9 | ILLINI37 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass to the right complete for -6 yards to BISHOP, DeSean to the ILLINI43 (MCCULLOM, Angelo). | |
| 3-15 | ILLINI43 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass deep to the right complete for 17 yards to MATTHEWS, Mike to the ILLINI26, End of Play, 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | ILLINI26 | [NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the ILLINI23 (ROSIEK, Dylan). | |
| 2-7 | ILLINI23 | [NHSG] THOMAS, Star rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the ILLINI22 (THOMPSON JR., James;BRYANT, Alec). | |
| 3-6 | ILLINI22 | [NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass to the left complete for 5 yards to JACKSON, Radarious caught at the ILLINI23 and advanced to the ILLINI17 (THOMPSON JR., James;COX JR., Torrie). | |
| 4-1 | ILLINI17 | BISHOP, DeSean rush to the right for a gain of 5 yards to the ILLINI12 (ODELUGA, Kenenna), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | ILLINI12 | BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the ILLINI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN VOLS, clock 11:40 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:40] | R |
| 0-0 | ILLINI3 | GILBERT, Max PAT kick attempt is good. | |
| Tennessee 21, Illinois 24 |
| TURBYVILLE, Josh kickoff 65 yards from the VOLS35 to the ILLINI0, Touchback , clock 11:40. |
| ILLINI drive start at 11:40 |
| 1-10 | ILLINI25 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right complete for 9 yards to VALENTINE, Ca'Lil caught at the ILLINI21 and advanced to the ILLINI34 (TELANDER, Jeremiah). | |
| 2-1 | ILLINI34 | [NHSG] VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush up the middle for a gain of 16 yards to the VOLS50 (PERLOTTE, Jadon), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | VOLS50 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass short to the right complete for 13 yards to CLEMENT, Hudson caught at the VOLS45 and advanced to the VOLS37 (WRIGHT, William), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. | P |
| 1-10 | VOLS37 | [SG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the VOLS38 (DYE, Mariyon;TURRENTINE, Andre). | |
| 2-11 | VOLS38 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass short to the left complete for 6 yards to BEATTY, Hank caught at the VOLS33 and advanced to the VOLS32 (FAROOQ, Edrees). [08:11] | |
| 3-5 | V32 | Timeout Illinois, clock 08:11. [08:11] | |
| 3-5 | VOLS32 | [NHSG] QB Keeper ALTMYER, Luke rush to the left for a gain of 8 yards to the VOLS24 (FAROOQ, Edrees;ROSS, Jordan), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | VOLS24 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass short to the left complete for 8 yards to ARKIN, Tanner caught at the VOLS19 and advanced to the VOLS16 (SPILLMAN, Edwin). | |
| 2-2 | VOLS16 | (06:51) [NHSG] VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the VOLS11 (FAROOQ, Edrees), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | VOLS11 | ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right incomplete intended for VALENTINE, Ca'Lil thrown to the VOLS12; QB hurried by BOLTON, Ben. | |
| 2-10 | VOLS11 | VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the VOLS10 (TELANDER, Jeremiah;MCMURRAY, Jalen). | |
| 3-9 | VOLS10 | ALTMYER, Luke pass up the middle incomplete intended for CLEMENT, Hudson broken up by MCMURRAY, Jalen. | |
| 4-9 | VOLS10 | OLANO, David field goal attempt from 28 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at VOLS18], clock 05:14. [05:14] | |
| Tennessee 21, Illinois 27 |
| Drive Summary: 12 plays, 65 yards, 6:26 |
|
| OSADA, Lucas kickoff 59 yards from the ILLINI35 to the VOLS6, DODSON, Joakim returned 94 yards to the ILLINI0 , TOUCHDOWN VOLS, clock 04:58 (Scoring play confirmed). |
| 0-0 | ILLINI3 | GILBERT, Max PAT kick attempt is good. | |
| Tennessee 28, Illinois 27 |
| TURBYVILLE, Josh kickoff 65 yards from the VOLS35 to the ILLINI0, Touchback , clock 04:58. |
| ILLINI drive start at 04:58 |
| 1-10 | ILLINI25 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke scrambles up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the ILLINI32 (BAILEY, Dominic). | |
| 2-3 | ILLINI32 | [NHSG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 28 yards to the VOLS40 (REDMOND, Ty;TURRENTINE, Andre), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-10 | VOLS40 | [NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right incomplete intended for LAUGHERY, Aidan broken up by POTEAT, Tre at the VOLS40; QB hurried by HERRING, Caleb. | |
| 2-10 | VOLS40 | [NHSG] QB Keeper ALTMYER, Luke rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the VOLS33 (EASON, Bryson;SPILLMAN, Edwin). | |
| 3-3 | VOLS33 | [SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the left complete for 2 yards to BEATTY, Hank caught at the VOLS34 and advanced to the VOLS31 (REDMOND, Ty), out of bounds (After official review, play stands as called on the field). | |
| 4-1 | VOLS31 | ANDERSON, Jordan rush to the right for a gain of 13 yards to the VOLS18 (TELANDER, Jeremiah;ROSS, Jordan), 1ST DOWN. [02:00] | R |
| 1-10 | V18 | Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00] | |
| 1-10 | VOLS18 | [SG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the VOLS14 (TELANDER, Jeremiah;SPILLMAN, Edwin). [01:56] | |
| 2-6 | V14 | Timeout Tennessee, clock 01:56. [01:56] | |
| 2-6 | VOLS14 | [SG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the VOLS13 (SPILLMAN, Edwin). | |
| 3-5 | VOLS13 | PENALTY VOLS Offsides on BAILEY, Dominic enforced 4 yards from the VOLS13 to the VOLS9 [SG]. [01:51] | |
| 3-1 | V9 | Timeout Tennessee, clock 01:51. [01:51] | |
| 3-1 | VOLS9 | [SG] FEAGIN, Kaden rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the VOLS6 (FAROOQ, Edrees;EASON, Bryson), 1ST DOWN. | R |
| 1-6 | VOLS6 | QB Keeper ALTMYER, Luke rush to the right for a loss of 2 yards to the VOLS8 (EASON, Bryson). [01:22] | |
| 2-8 | V8 | Timeout Tennessee, clock 01:22. [01:22] | |
| 2-8 | VOLS8 | (01:22) Kneel down by ALTMYER, Luke at VOLS10 (team loss of 2). | |
| 3-10 | VOLS10 | (00:40) Kneel down by ALTMYER, Luke at VOLS11 (team loss of 1). [00:03] | |
| 4-11 | V11 | Timeout Illinois, clock 00:03. [00:03] | |
| 4-11 | VOLS11 | OLANO, David field goal attempt from 29 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at VOLS19], clock 00:00. [00:00] | |
| Tennessee 28, Illinois 30 |
| Drive Summary: 13 plays, 64 yards, 4:58 |
|
| 0-0 | ILLINI35 | End of game, clock 0:00. | |
|
FINAL SCORE: Tennessee 28, Illinois 30 |
| | Time | 1st Downs | Conversions | | | |
|---|
| Quarter Summary | Score | Poss | R | P | X | T | 3rd | 4th | Rushing | Passing | Penalties |
|---|
|
| Tennessee | 14 | 3:20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 5-22 | 3-3-0-16 | 1-4 |
| Illinois | 6 | 11:40 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2-5 | 1-1 | 15-87 | 5-8-0-38 | 0-0 |
Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
| VOLS | ILLINI |
|
| Score | 14 | 6 |
| FIRST DOWNS | 3 | 7 |
| RUSHES-YARDS (NET) | 5-22 | 15-87 |
| PASSING-YARDS (NET) | 16 | 38 |
| Passes Att-Comp-Int | 3-3-0 | 8-5-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS | 8-38 | 23-125 |
| Fumble Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Punt Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kickoff Returns-Yards | 1-94 | 0-0 |
| Interception Returns-Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Punts (Number-Avg) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Possession Time | 3:20 | 11:40 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 1-2 | 2-5 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 1-1 | 1-1 |
Tennessee
| | Illinois
|
| Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Avg | Lg | | | D.Bishop | 4 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.3 | 12 | | S.Thomas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| | | Rushing | No. | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Avg | Lg | | | A.Laughery | 4 | 33 | -1 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 28 | | C.Valentine | 3 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 | 16 | | L.Altmyer | 4 | 22 | -2 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 8 | | J.Anderson | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
|
| Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | J.Aguilar | 3-3-0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| | | Passing | C-A-I | Yds | TD | Lg | Sack | | | L.Altmyer | 5-8-0 | 38 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
|
| Receiving | No. | Yards | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | M.Matthews | 1 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 17 | | D.Bishop | 1 | -6 | 0 | 1 | -6 | | R.Jackson | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| | | Receiving | No. | Yards | TD | Tgt | Lg | | | H.Beatty | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | | C.Valentine | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | | H.Clement | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
|
| Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lng | In20 | TB | |
| | | Punting | No. | Yds | Avg | Lng | In20 | TB | |
|
| |
|
| Kick Returns | No. | Yards | TD | Lg | | | J.Dodson | 1 | 94 | 1 | 94 |
| |
|
| Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | E.Spillman | 2-2 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | E.Farooq | 2-2 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Telander | 1-3 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | B.Eason | 1-2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | T.Redmond | 1-1 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | W.Wright | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | A.Turrentine | 0-2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | J.Perlotte | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| | | Tackles | UA-A | Total | Sacks | TFL | | | D.Rosiek | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | K.Odeluga | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | A.McCullom | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | J.Thompson Jr. | 0-2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | A.Bryant | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | T.Cox Jr. | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | J.Barna | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | E.Coenen | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
|
| Qtr | Time | Scoring Play | V-H |
|---|
|
| 4th | 11:40 | VOLS - D.Bishop 12 yd TD
RUSH
(KICK by M.Gilbert)
, 14-79 5:52 | 21-24 |
| 4th | 05:14 | ILLINI - D.Olano 28 yd FG
, 12-65 6:26 | 21-27 |
| 4th | 04:58 | VOLS - J.Dodson 94 yd TD
KO
(KICK by M.Gilbert)
, | 28-27 |
| 4th | 00:00 | ILLINI - D.Olano 29 yd FG
, 13-64 4:58 | 28-30 |
Tennessee Explosive Plays
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
Tennessee
Passing Plays Gain of 15+
3 Plays for 51 total yards
(83% of total passing yards)
[NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass to the left complete for 18 yards to THOMAS, Star caught at the VOLS27 and advanced to the VOLS49 (SCOTT, Miles), 1ST DOWN.
17
4
3rd and 15 on ILLINI43
[NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass deep to the right complete for 17 yards to MATTHEWS, Mike to the ILLINI26, End of Play, 1ST DOWN.
16
2
1st and 10 on ILLINI36
[NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey pass deep up the middle complete for 16 yards to MATTHEWS, Mike to the ILLINI20 (RESETICH, Mac), 1ST DOWN.
Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
5 Plays for 83 total yards
(53% of total rushing yards)
[NHSG] THOMAS, Star rush up the middle for a gain of 21 yards to the ILLINI30 (HECKEL, Tanner), 1ST DOWN.
18
1
1st and 10 on ILLINI24
[NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush to the right for a gain of 18 yards to the ILLINI6 (SCOTT, Miles), 1ST DOWN.
[NHSG] BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 17 yards to the VOLS42 (COX JR., Torrie), 1ST DOWN.
[NHSG] AGUILAR, Joey scrambles up the middle for a gain of 15 yards to the ILLINI8 (SCOTT, Miles;KANTE, Ismael), 1ST DOWN.
12
4
1st and 10 on ILLINI12
(11:40)
BISHOP, DeSean rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the ILLINI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN VOLS, clock 11:40 (Scoring play confirmed).
All Plays Gain of 20+
4 Plays for 343 total yards
(04:58)
OSADA, Lucas kickoff 59 yards from the ILLINI35 to the VOLS6, DODSON, Joakim returned 94 yards to the ILLINI0 , TOUCHDOWN VOLS, clock 04:58 (Scoring play confirmed).
(00:31)
OLANO, David kickoff 62 yards from the ILLINI35 to the VOLS3, MORRIS, Daune returned 23 yards to the VOLS26 (HOOD, Malachi;GRIFFIN, Grayson), clock 00:31.
[NHSG] THOMAS, Star rush up the middle for a gain of 21 yards to the ILLINI30 (HECKEL, Tanner), 1ST DOWN.
(02:32)
OSADA, Lucas kickoff 64 yards from the ILLINI35 to the VOLS1, DODSON, Joakim returned 20 yards to the VOLS21 (ODELUGA, Kenenna;CLAWSON, Ben), clock 02:32.
Illinois Explosive Plays
Tennessee vs. Illinois (Final)
12/30/2025 at Nashville, Tennessee
Illinois
Passing Plays Gain of 15+
5 Plays for 93 total yards
(70% of total passing yards)
[NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass deep to the left complete for 24 yards to CLEMENT, Hudson caught at the VOLS45 and advanced to the VOLS39 (POTEAT, Tre), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
ALTMYER, Luke pass up the middle complete for 18 yards to HOLLINS, Ashton caught at the VOLS29 and advanced to the VOLS26 (TELANDER, Jeremiah), 1ST DOWN.
(00:36)
[SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass up the middle complete for 18 yards to BOWICK, Justin to the VOLS0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN ILLINI, clock 00:36 (Scoring play confirmed).
[SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right complete for 18 yards to VALENTINE, Ca'Lil caught at the ILLINI31 and advanced to the VOLS49 (TURRENTINE, Andre), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
[SG] ALTMYER, Luke pass to the right complete for 15 yards to ARKIN, Tanner caught at the VOLS3 and advanced to the VOLS2 (BEASLEY, Kaleb), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
8 Plays for 122 total yards
(55% of total rushing yards)
[NHSG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 28 yards to the VOLS40 (REDMOND, Ty;TURRENTINE, Andre), 1ST DOWN.
[NHSG] VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush up the middle for a gain of 16 yards to the VOLS50 (PERLOTTE, Jadon), 1ST DOWN.
15
3
2nd and 10 on ILLINI19
[NHSG] VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush up the middle for a gain of 15 yards to the ILLINI34 (PERLOTTE, Jadon;TURRENTINE, Andre), 1ST DOWN.
15
3
1st and 10 on ILLINI32
[NHSG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 15 yards to the ILLINI47 (WRIGHT, William;BEASLEY, Kaleb), 1ST DOWN.
(04:10)
[NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke scrambles up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the VOLS27, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
(02:00)
ANDERSON, Jordan rush to the right for a gain of 13 yards to the VOLS18 (TELANDER, Jeremiah;ROSS, Jordan), 1ST DOWN.
11
2
2nd and 14 on ILLINI47
[SG] VALENTINE, Ca'Lil rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the VOLS42 (HARMON, Jaedon).
[SG] ALTMYER, Luke scrambles up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the VOLS17 (WRIGHT, William), 1ST DOWN.
All Plays Gain of 20+
3 Plays for 127 total yards
[NHSG] LAUGHERY, Aidan rush up the middle for a gain of 28 yards to the VOLS40 (REDMOND, Ty;TURRENTINE, Andre), 1ST DOWN.
[NHSG] ALTMYER, Luke pass deep to the left complete for 24 yards to CLEMENT, Hudson caught at the VOLS45 and advanced to the VOLS39 (POTEAT, Tre), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
(07:25)
TURBYVILLE, Josh kickoff 54 yards from the VOLS35 to the ILLINI11, VALENTINE, Ca'Lil returned 21 yards to the ILLINI32 (BOLTON, Ben;BURNS, Jordan), clock 07:25.