No. 7 Tennessee football obliterated Kent State with a historic 71-0 victory, setting multiple school records including points in a quarter (37), points in a half (65), and total offense yards (740). Dylan Sampson led the charge with 101 rushing yards and four touchdowns, all in the first half, while DeSean Bishop added 120 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava threw for 173 yards and a touchdown. The Volunteers' defense continued its impressive streak, not allowing a touchdown for 16 consecutive quarters. This game serves as a tune-up for Tennessee's upcoming SEC opener against No. 13 Oklahoma. Kent State, on the other hand, struggled significantly, managing only 23 total yards in the first half.