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Dylan Sampson Sets Tennessee Single-Season Rushing TD Record with 19th Score Against Kentucky

Nov 3, 2024, 03:12 AM

Tennessee's Dylan Sampson set a new single-season record with his 19th rushing touchdown, surpassing the previous record of 18 set by Gene McEver in 1929. Sampson's record-breaking touchdown was scored during a game against Kentucky on November 2, where he pushed into the end zone on a rugby-style scrum for a 6-yard score. This touchdown helped Tennessee lead Kentucky 28-18 with 4:55 left in the game. Earlier in the game, Sampson also scored a 7-yard touchdown, contributing to Tennessee's overall performance.