Tennessee-Florida: Game balls

Dan Harralson
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No. 12 Florida (3-1, 1-1 SEC) defeated Tennessee (2-2, 0-1 SEC), 38-14, Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Following Tennessee’s contest against the Gators, Vols Wire issues game balls to top performers on offense, defense and special teams.

Offense: Hendon Hooker

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a pass during a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel

  • 13-of-23, 221 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 23 rushing yards

NEXT: Game balls for Tennessee against the Gators (defense)

Defense: Trevon Flowers

Sep 25, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Dameon Pierce (27) runs with the ball as Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) defends during the fourth quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

  • 15 tackles, one quarterback hit

NEXT: Game balls for Tennessee against the Gators (special teams)

Special teams: Paxton Brooks

Tennessee punter/placekicker Paxton Brooks (37) during a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel

  • Six punts, 259 yards, 43.2 average yards per punt, 61 long, one punt inside the 20, one punt 50-plus yards