Sampson leads No. 7 Tennessee to 33-14 win over Mississippi State, but Iamaleava exits with injury
— Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 149 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 7 Tennessee past Mississippi State 33-14 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Mississippi State Bulldogs
14
Tennessee Volunteers
33
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| TENN | 7 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 33 |
Neyland Stadium · 101,915 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Texas Longhorns | L 3-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Oklahoma Sooners | L 15-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ LSU Tigers | L 0-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Alabama Crimson Tide | L 23-56 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Missouri Tigers | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 8:14 14-33
Max Gilbert 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:31 14-30
Dylan Sampson 33 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 6:22 14-23
Johnnie Daniels 18 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Field Goal 7:59 7-23
Max Gilbert 51 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 7-20
Max Gilbert 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:46 7-17
Max Gilbert 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:47 7-14
Davon Booth 1 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Touchdown 13:35 0-14
Dont'e Thornton Jr. 73 Yd pass from Nico Iamaleava (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 11:44 0-7
Squirrel White 34 Yd pass from Nico Iamaleava (Max Gilbert Kick)
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TENN
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:32 · End of Game
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MSST 2:32
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:35 · Downs
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TENN 4:07
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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MSST 6:11
5 plays, 3 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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TENN 8:14
15 plays, 67 yards, 7:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:14 14-33
Max Gilbert 38 Yd Field Goal
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MSST 1:08
5 plays, 8 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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TENN 3:31
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:31 14-30
Dylan Sampson 33 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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MSST 6:22
4 plays, 65 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:22 14-23
Johnnie Daniels 18 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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TENN 7:59
6 plays, 32 yards, 3:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:59 7-23
Max Gilbert 51 Yd Field Goal
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MSST 11:08
6 plays, 53 yards, 1:48 · Fumble
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TENN 12:56
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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TENN
3 plays, 26 yards, 0:14 · Field Goal
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MSST 0:14
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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TENN 0:46
15 plays, 64 yards, 4:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 7-20
Max Gilbert 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:46 7-17
Max Gilbert 24 Yd Field Goal
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MSST 5:47
16 plays, 75 yards, 7:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:47 7-14
Davon Booth 1 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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TENN 13:35
1 play, 73 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:35 0-14
Dont'e Thornton Jr. 73 Yd pass from Nico Iamaleava (Max Gilbert Kick)
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MSST 13:47
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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TENN 0:30
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:56 · Punt
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MSST 1:26
6 plays, 44 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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TENN 4:32
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:21 · Downs
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MSST 5:53
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:33 · Interception
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TENN 6:26
10 plays, 58 yards, 3:26 · Fumble
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MSST 9:52
6 plays, 18 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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TENN 11:44
7 plays, 55 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:44 0-7
Squirrel White 34 Yd pass from Nico Iamaleava (Max Gilbert Kick)
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MSST 14:18
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:42 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
MSST
TENN
15
1st Downs
25
3-13
3rd down efficiency
5-14
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
271
Total Yards
452
92
Passing
212
10/26
Comp/Att
13/21
3.5
Yards per pass
10.1
179
Rushing
240
38
Rushing Attempts
57
4.7
Yards per rush
4.2
9-85
Penalties
6-50
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:42
Possession
34:18
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