Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson reached the end zone four times in the first half against Kent State.

The Volunteers got off to a historic start against Kent State, scoring 65 points in the first half to close in on the FBS record of 76 points in a half, set by Houston in 1968. The Volunteers’ offense was firing on all cylinders, but the standout in the first half was SEC rushing leader Dylan Sampson, who collected 101 yards on 13 carries and four touchdowns.

Dylan Sampson now has nine touchdowns on the season, just nine shy of tying Tennessee’s all-time rushing touchdown record, set by Gene McEver who rushed for 18 touchdowns in 1929. Sampson has accomplished this feat in just three games. However, it’s unlikely that Sampson will see much action in the second half as Vols head coach Josh Heupel has already begun resting most of his starters.

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