Sun Sep 15 03:05:49 UTC 2024: ## Tennessee Football Sets School Scoring Records in 71-0 Rout of Kent State
**KNOXVILLE, TN** – The Tennessee Volunteers dominated Kent State on Saturday night, setting multiple school records in a jaw-dropping 71-0 victory. This victory puts the Vols at 3-0 heading into their highly anticipated SEC opener against Oklahoma on September 21st.
The Vols broke school records for points scored in a quarter (37), points in a half (65), points in a single game (71), and yards of total offense (740), all in the modern era (since 1937). Tennessee’s offense was unstoppable, scoring touchdowns on nine consecutive drives to begin the game before settling for a field goal in the third quarter.
The performance showcased the depth of the Tennessee roster. Dylan Sampson, the SEC rushing leader, scored four rushing touchdowns in the first half, bringing him to 357 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns in just three games. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava led the team to seven consecutive touchdown drives before being replaced at halftime. Several young players, including redshirt freshman running back DeSean Bishop and freshman running back Peyton Lewis, impressed with their contributions.
This victory serves as a strong confidence booster for the Vols, who are preparing for a challenging matchup against Oklahoma. Coach Josh Heupel, who led Oklahoma to the 2000 National Title, will return to his former school looking to continue the team’s strong start to the season.
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