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Tennessee football totals 700-plus yards in win versus ETSU
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No. 17 Tennessee (2-0) defeated East Tennessee State (11), 72-17, in its home opener on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
The Vols totaled 717 yards of total offense (458 passing, 259 rushing) and 100 plays against ETSU. Tennessee allowed 216 total yards (167 passing, 49 rushing) to the Buccaneers.
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Transfer quarterback Joey Aguilar made his first start for the Vols at Neyland Stadium. He completed 23-of-31 passing attempts for 288 yards and two touchdowns.
Star Thomas led the Vols in rushing yards (69), while Chris Brazzell II was Tennessee's leader for receiving yards (125).
Mike Matthews also recorded 100-plus receiving yards for the Vols (111). Brazzell II scored two receiving touchdowns, Matthews totaled one receiving touchdown and Jack Van Dorselaer recorded one receiving touchdown in the contest.
Arion Carter and Bryson Eason were Tennessee's leaders for tackles with four each, while the Vols' defense totaled three sacks against ETSU.
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Tennessee committed six penalties for 45 yards and totaled 35 minutes, two seconds of time possession.
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This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Vols record in-state win over ETSU football
