Florida
Gators
6-2
24
FINAL
28
Knoxville
Tennessee
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 10 matchup, Knoxville Tennessee narrowly defeated the Florida Gators with a final score of 28-24, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season heads into the final stretch. The stakes were high for both teams, with Knoxville looking to cement their place in the standings while Florida aimed to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Peyton Manning put on a masterclass performance for Knoxville, throwing for 424 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Taysom Hill was his primary target, racking up an impressive 223 receiving yards that set the tone for Knoxville's offensive dominance. On the ground, Justin Fields led Florida with 57 rushing yards, but it was clear that Knoxville's aerial attack was the defining factor in this contest.
Defensively, Knoxville's Jeffery Simmons was a standout, recording three sacks that contributed significantly to the team's victory. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Simmons' pressure on Fields led to a critical turnover, allowing Knoxville to maintain their lead. Despite Caleb Ransaw's two interceptions for Florida, Knoxville's defense made the pivotal plays necessary to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Manning | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 424 | 4 | 4 | 101.0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 288 | 2 | 1 | 108.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 48 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taysom Hill | TE | 8 | 223 | 27.9 | 54 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 35 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 7 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 30 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 16 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 44 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 34 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rayuan Lane III | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

