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Gators vs Volunteers Final: 29-16 - Recap
Florida got a 172-yard performance from Trevor Etienne as a key part of its 29-16 victory over the Volunteers on Saturday at Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Gators were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 56.5.
Trevor Etienne rushed for 172 yards, while Montrell Johnson Jr. added 23 yards in the win. Eugene Wilson III and Ricky Pearsall added 44 and 43 receiving yards respectively.
Jaylen Wright rushed for 63 yards for Tennessee, while Jabari Small added 35 yards. Joe Milton III threw for 287 yards for the Volunteers, while receivers Bru McCoy and Squirrel White had 94 and 68 yards respectively.
Tennessee outgained Florida 387-349 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 22-17 by the Gators.
Tennessee lost the time of possession battle 37:28-22:32, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Florida heads into a Week 4 battle against Charlotte. Tennessee, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTSA.