Dylan Sampson rushes for 4 TDs as No. 7 Tennessee routs Kent State 71-0
— Dylan Sampson rushed for 101 yards and four touchdowns — all in the first half — to lead No. 7 Tennessee to a 71-0 victory over Kent State on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kent State Golden Flashes
0
Tennessee Volunteers
71
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TENN | 37 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 71 |
Neyland Stadium · 101,915 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Akron Zips | W 35-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ South Florida Bulls | L 2-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | L 7-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Ohio Bobcats | L 10-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 14:05 0-71
Max Gilbert 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:04 0-68
Max Gilbert 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:19 0-65
Mike Matthews 18 Yd pass from Gaston Moore (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 3:06 0-58
Miles Kitselman 15 Yd pass from Gaston Moore (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 7:49 0-51
Dylan Sampson 14 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 13:06 0-44
DeSean Bishop 47 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 0-37
Dylan Sampson 1 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 3:35 0-30
DeSean Bishop 53 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 5:56 0-23
Chris Brazzell II 53 Yd pass from Nico Iamaleava (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 8:11 0-16
Dylan Sampson 1 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Safety 10:35 0-9
Team Safety
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Touchdown 11:32 0-7
D. Sampson run for 22 yds for a TD (M. Gilbert KICK)
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KENT
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:58 · End of Game
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TENN 1:58
12 plays, 62 yards, 7:26 · Downs
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KENT 9:24
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:41 · Missed FG
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TENN 14:05
12 plays, 79 yards, 6:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:05 0-71
Max Gilbert 21 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 6:04
8 plays, 26 yards, 5:57 · Punt
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TENN 12:04
9 plays, 58 yards, 2:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:04 0-68
Max Gilbert 36 Yd Field Goal
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KENT
1 play, -1 yard, 0:19 · End of Half
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TENN 0:19
6 plays, 48 yards, 1:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 0-65
Mike Matthews 18 Yd pass from Gaston Moore (Max Gilbert Kick)
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KENT 1:39
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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TENN 3:06
6 plays, 90 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:06 0-58
Miles Kitselman 15 Yd pass from Gaston Moore (Max Gilbert Kick)
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KENT 5:02
6 plays, 40 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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TENN 7:49
7 plays, 54 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:49 0-51
Dylan Sampson 14 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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KENT 9:53
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:05 · Punt
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TENN 13:06
4 plays, 56 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:06 0-44
DeSean Bishop 47 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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KENT 14:09
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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TENN 0:02
8 plays, 48 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:02 0-37
Dylan Sampson 1 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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TENN 3:35
1 play, 53 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:35 0-30
DeSean Bishop 53 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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KENT 3:46
3 plays, -13 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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TENN 5:56
3 plays, 51 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:56 0-23
Chris Brazzell II 53 Yd pass from Nico Iamaleava (Max Gilbert Kick)
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KENT 6:29
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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TENN 8:11
7 plays, 48 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:11 0-16
Dylan Sampson 1 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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KENT 10:35
3 plays, -25 yards, 0:58 · SAFETY
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Safety 10:35 0-9
Team Safety
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TENN 11:32
7 plays, 73 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:32 0-7
D. Sampson run for 22 yds for a TD (M. Gilbert KICK)
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KENT 12:57
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:03 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
KENT
TENN
8
1st Downs
32
2-12
3rd down efficiency
9-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-4
112
Total Yards
740
58
Passing
284
9/16
Comp/Att
16/25
3.6
Yards per pass
11.4
54
Rushing
456
32
Rushing Attempts
55
1.7
Yards per rush
8.3
2-7
Penalties
5-54
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
28:10
Possession
31:50
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