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Tennessee Volunteers Dominate at Hard Rock Stadium Against Clemson Tigers in Football Showdown

The Tennessee Volunteers, with a record of 11-2, emerged victorious over the Clemson Tigers, who now stand at 11-3, in a decisive 31-14 game. The Volunteers' performance was commanding as they secured their twelfth win of the season.


Dec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Antonio Williams (0) catches a pass while defended by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jaylen McCollough (2) during the first quarter of the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

At Miami Gardens' Hard Rock Stadium, the Tennessee Volunteers showcased an impressive offensive and defensive game against the Clemson Tigers. The Volunteers accumulated a total of 375 yards with an average gain of 5.7 yards per play. Their passing game was particularly effective; they completed 19 out of 28 attempts for a total of 251 yards and three touchdowns. The quarterback's precision was on display with a passer rating nearing an outstanding figure of 179 and a completion percentage rounding up to approximately 68 percent.


The rushing offense added another dimension to their game plan, contributing significantly with six first downs and one touchdown from their total rushing attempts which amounted to thirty-eight for the day. Their longest rush spanned forty-two yards while they averaged over three yards per carry.


Dec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Will Shipley (1) reaches the ball into the end zone to convert on a two-point conversion against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half of the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, the Volunteers were just as dominant. They sacked Clemson's quarterback four times for a loss totaling twenty-four yards and recorded seven tackles for loss amounting to twenty-nine negative yardage against the Tigers. Furthermore, Tennessee's defense managed two interceptions during the course of play.


Special teams also played their part effectively; all four extra point kicks were successful following Tennessee touchdowns. Additionally, they made good on their only field goal attempt from thirty-two yards out.


Dec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) eludes a tackle by Clemson Tigers safety Jalyn Phillips (25) and cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. (23) during the first half of the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Penalties could have been problematic as nine flags were thrown against them resulting in one hundred five penalty yards but this did not deter them from maintaining control throughout most phases of the game.


The scoring breakdown by quarter showed that Tennessee took an early lead in the first quarter and never looked back – posting seven points initially then matching or exceeding Clemson’s efforts in each subsequent quarter until reaching their final tally: thirty-one points by endgame compared to fourteen by Clemson.


As fans look forward to future broadcasts featuring University teams like Tennessee or professional squads alike – it is clear that performances such as this recent one will be eagerly anticipated by supporters hoping for more displays akin to what was witnessed at Hard Rock Stadium.

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