2024 SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 14

SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 14 in 2024.

The regular-season of the 2024 college football season has concluded.

Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) defeated Vanderbilt (6-6, 3-5 SEC), 36-23, at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee during Week 14.

The Vols now await their College Football Playoff ranking and seeding.

Following Week 14 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson ranks first in the SEC for rushing yards.

Below are the top five rushing yards leaders in the SEC after Week 14.

  1. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (1,485)
  2. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn (1,201)
  3. Raheim Sanders, South Carolina (881)
  4. Quintrevion Wisner, Texas (812)
  5. Nate Noel, Missouri (804)

2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 14 can be viewed here.

Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Vols win at Vanderbilt, in position for College Football Playoff

Tennessee ends regular-season play with win at Vanderbilt.

No. 8 Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) defeated Vanderbilt, 36-23, Saturday at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. Tennessee.

The Vols led, 24-17, after trailing by 14 points in the first quarter.

With the victory, Tennessee likely earned a spot in the College Football Playoff.

The Commodores led, 7-0, after Junior Sherrill returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown. Vanderbilt would extend its advantage to 14-0 when Sedrick Alexander scored on a 14-yard run. His touchdown was set up when Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson fumbled at the Vols; 26-yard line on the first possession.

The Vols pulled to within, 14-7, after quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Dont’e Thornton Jr. with 8 minutes, 46 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

Kicker Brock Taylor extended Vanderbilt’s lead to 17-7 with 4:01 remaining in the first quarter.

The Vols scored 17 unanswered points in the second quarter and never trailed again.

Iamaleava completed 18-of-26 passing attempts for 257 passing yards, four touchdowns and one interception.

Dylan Sampson was Tennessee’s leading rusher. He totaled 175 rushing yards on 25 attempts.

Chris Brazzell II totaled five receptions for 54 receiving yards, while Thornton Jr. recorded three receptions for 118 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Mike Matthews also recorded one touchdown reception for the Vols.

PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Vanderbilt in Week 14

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2024 SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 13

A look at SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 13 in 2024.

Week 13 of the 2024 college football season has concluded.

Tennessee (9-2, 5-2 SEC) will travel to face Vanderbilt (6-5, 3-4 SEC) at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, during Week 14.

Kickoff between the Vols and Commodores is slated for noon EST (ABC).

Following Week 13 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson ranks first in the SEC for rushing yards.

Below are the top five rushing yards leaders in the SEC entering Week 14.

  1. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (1,307)
  2. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn (1,145)
  3. Raheim Sanders, South Carolina (821)
  4. Nate Noel, Missouri (779)
  5. Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M (765)

2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 13 can be viewed here.

Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

2024 SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 12

A look at SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 12 in 2024.

Week 12 of the 2024 college football season has concluded.

Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) will next host UTEP (2-8, 2-5 C-USA) at Neyland Stadium in Week 13 after losing at Georgia, 31-17. Kickoff between the Vols and Miners is slated for 1 p.m. EST (SEC Network +).

Following Week 12 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson ranks first in the SEC for rushing yards.

Below are the top five rushing yards leaders in the SEC entering Week 13.

  1. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (1,230)
  2. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn (1,015)
  3. Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M (765)
  4. Raheim Sanders, South Carolina (749)
  5. Nate Noel, Missouri (684)

2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 12 can be viewed here.

Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

2024 SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 11

SEC rushing yard stats leaders after Week 11 in 2024.

Week 11 of the 2024 college football season has concluded.

Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) will next travel to Georgia (7-2, 5-2 SEC) at Sanford Stadium in Week 12 after defeating Mississippi State, 33-14.

Following Week 11 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson ranks first in the SEC for rushing yards.

Below are the top five rushing yards leaders in the SEC entering Week 12.

  1. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (1,129)
  2. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn (913)
  3. Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M (765)
  4. Raheim Sanders, South Carolina (696)
  5. Henry Parrish Jr., Ole Miss (678)

2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 11 can be viewed here.

Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

2024 SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 10

SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 10 of the 2024 college football season.

Week 10 of the 2024 college football season has concluded.

Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) will next host Mississippi State (2-7, 0-5 SEC) at Neyland Stadium in Week 11 after defeating Kentucky, 28-18.

Following Week 10 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson ranks first in the SEC for rushing yards. He set Tennessee’s single-season rushing touchdown record (19), scoring two touchdowns against Kentucky.

Below are the top five rushing yards leaders in the SEC entering Week 10.

  1. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (980)
  2. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn (913)
  3. Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M (765)
  4. Henry Parrish Jr., Ole Miss (678)
  5. Ja’Quinden Jackson, Arkansas (592)

2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 10 can be viewed here.

Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Dylan Sampson sets school record as Tennessee rallies to defeat Kentucky

Tennessee overcomes halftime deficit to defeat Kentucky for fourth consecutive time.

No. 7 Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) defeated Kentucky (3-6, 1-6 SEC), 28-18, Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

The Wildcats led, 10-7, at halftime before the Vols rallied to defeat Kentucky for the fourth consecutive season. Tennessee has now trailed at halftime in each of its last four games.

Running back Dylan Sampson set the Vols’ single-season record for rushing touchdowns (19). He totaled 142 yards and two touchdowns on 27 rushing attempts.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 28-of-38 passing attempts for 292 yards and one touchdown.

Tight end Miles Kitselman, a transfer from Alabama, finished with six receptions for 97 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Tennessee running back Peyton Lewis recorded 24 rushing yards and one touchdown on eight attempts.

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2024 SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 9

A look at SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Week 9 of the 2024 college football season has concluded.

Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) will next host Kentucky (3-5, 1-5 SEC) at Neyland Stadium in Week 10. The Vols had an open date in Week 9.

Following Week 9 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson ranks second in the SEC for rushing yards.

Below are the top five rushing yards leaders in the SEC entering Week 10.

  1. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn (863)
  2. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (838)
  3. Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M (757)
  4. Henry Parrish Jr., Ole Miss (656)
  5. Ja’Quinden Jackson, Arkansas (592)

2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 9 can be viewed here.

Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

2024 SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 8

A look at SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Week 8 of the 2024 college football season has concluded.

Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) will next host Kentucky (3-4, 1-4 SEC) at Neyland Stadium in Week 10. The Vols have an open date in Week 9.

Following Week 8 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson ranks first in the SEC for rushing yards.

Below are the top five rushing yards leaders in the SEC entering Week 9.

  1. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (838)
  2. Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M (674)
  3. Henry Parrish Jr., Ole Miss (612)
  4. Ja’Quinden Jackson, Arkansas (592)
  5. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn (585)

2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 8 can be viewed here.

Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Two Vols earn SEC honors after Alabama win

Two Tennessee players earn SEC football honors after defeating Alabama in Week 8.

Tennessee recorded its second consecutive win over Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Week 8. The Vols were victorious, 24-17.

Two Tennessee student-athletes earned Southeastern Conference honors following their Week 8 performances against the Crimson Tide.

Running back Dylan Sampson earned SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors, while center Cooper Mays was named Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week.

Sampson tied his career-high for rushing yards (139) against Alabama. He also scored two rushing touchdowns on 26 attempts.

Against Alabama, Mays extended his streak of not allowing a sack to 21 consecutive games. He played all 76 snaps without allowing a sack or committing a penalty.

SEC football Week 8 awards

Offensive Player of the Week
Dylan Sampson, running back, Tennessee

Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Jalon Walker, linebacker, Georgia
Nick Emmanwori, safety, South Carolina

Special Teams Player of the Week
Damian Ramos, place kicker, LSU

Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week
Emery Jones, tackle, LSU
Cooper Mays, center, Tennessee

Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week
Tonka Hemingway, tackle, South Carolina
Mykel Williams, tackle, Georgia

Freshman of the Week
Jadan Baugh, running back, Florida

Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire