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Sampson leads No. 7 Tennessee to 33-14 win over Mississippi State, but Iamaleava exits with injury

Nov. 10, 2024 00:02 AM EST

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — 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. Sampson became the centerpiece of the Volunteers' offense in the second half after quarterback Nico Iamaleava exited with...

Porter scores 24, Middle Tennessee beats Abilene Christian 79-56

Nov. 09, 2024 21:58 PM EST

ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Jestin Porter's 24 points helped Middle Tennessee defeat Abilene Christian 79-56 on Saturday night. Porter added four steals for the Blue Raiders (2-0). Jlynn Counter scored 15 points, going 6 of 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range). Essam Mostafa shot 6 of 9 from...

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava hurt late in half against Mississippi St, doesn't return for 3rd quarter

Nov. 09, 2024 21:50 PM EST

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered an upper-body injury late in the first half against Mississippi State on Saturday night and did not return after halftime. Iamaleava was hurt when Bulldogs safety hit Isaac Smith hit him as he released a pass. ...

Tennessee Tech uses defense, quick-strike offense, Baker's blocked punt return to down Samford 27-7

Nov. 09, 2024 18:56 PM EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Torin Baker returned a blocked punt for a touchdown in the middle of a three-touchdown burst in 3 1/2 minutes as Tennessee Tech beat Samford 27-7 on Saturday. After a scoreless first half when both teams missed field goals in the nonleague game, the Golden...

English throws 2 TDs, East Tennessee State gets 8 sacks to beat Western Carolina 24-21

Nov. 09, 2024 15:57 PM EST

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Gino English threw two touchdown passes and East Tennessee State took advantage of a short field to get the winning score with about six minutes to go to beat Western Carolina 24-21 on Saturday. Devontae Houston scored the winning touchdown on a 14-yard...

Zeigler, Lanier each score 19 points to lead No. 12 Tennessee over Louisville 77-55

Nov. 09, 2024 14:39 PM EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler each scored 19 points and No. 12 Tennessee held Louisville to 27% shooting in a 77-55 rout on Saturday. The Volunteers (2-0), who shot 57%, outrebounded the Cardinals 40-26 (28 defensively) and outscored them 40-10 in the paint...

Bettiol leads Abilene Christian against Middle Tennessee after 22-point performance

Nov. 09, 2024 03:50 AM EST

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-0) at Abilene Christian Wildcats (1-0) Abilene, Texas; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -3.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Abilene Christian faces Middle Tennessee after Leonardo Bettiol scored 22...

No. 12 Tennessee Volunteers to visit the Louisville Cardinals Saturday

Nov. 09, 2024 03:32 AM EST

Tennessee Volunteers (1-0) at Louisville Cardinals (1-0) Louisville, Kentucky; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -1.5; over/under is 154 BOTTOM LINE: Louisville faces No. 12 Tennessee. Louisville finished 8-24 overall...

Titans and Chargers bring two of the NFL's top defenses into their meeting on Sunday

Nov. 08, 2024 16:03 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Admirers of defensive football should be in for a treat when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The Chargers (5-3) — winners of two straight and three of their last four — allow a league-low 12.6 points per game. They are...

So much for parity as 9 NFL teams have 2 wins through 9 weeks: Analysis

Nov. 08, 2024 08:04 AM EST

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Nine NFL teams have nearly no chance nine weeks into the season. The Patriots, Raiders, Jaguars, Browns, Giants, Saints and Panthers are...