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Michigan State football lands commitment from All-MAC transfer wide receiver

The Spartans have landed an All-MAC wide receiver through the transfer portal

Michigan State football continues to rebuild their team, and specifically their wide receiver room that saw a mass exodus after the season. On Monday, the Spartans received a commitment from former Kent State star wide receiver Chrishon McCray to join MSU via the transfer portal.

McCray is the second wide receiver to join MSU through the portal, joining Omari Kelly, formerly of MTSU.

This was a pretty big move by the Spartans, as McCray was second team All-MAC last year for Kent State, scoring nine touchdowns on the year. He also caught 40 passes for 705 yards. It’ll be very interesting to see what he can do with a quarterback at the level of Aidan Chiles throwing him the ball.

You can keep track of all the incoming and outgoing transfers around Michigan State through the transfer portal using our tracker here.

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Tennessee’s offense and defense ranked No. 2 after Week 3

Tennessee’s offense and defense is ranked No. 2 nationally after Week 3 in 2024.

Tennessee (3-0) will enter Southeastern Conference play in Week 4. Oklahoma (3-0) will host the Vols on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma.

Kickoff between the Vols and Sooners is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ABC. ESPN’s “College GameDay” will also broadcast live from 9 a.m.-noon EDT on Saturday.

After Week 3 of the 2024 college football season, Tennessee ranks top two nationally for offense and defense.

NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision team rankings for Tennessee after Week 3

  • Total offense: No. 2 nationally (639.3 yards per game)
  • Total defense: No. 2 nationally (160.7 yards per game)

Ole Miss (3-0) ranks No. 1 for offense (692.0), while Ohio State (2-0) leads in defense having played two games this season.

PHOTOS: Tennessee football scores 71 points against Kent State

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Josh Heupel recaps Week 3 win against Kent State

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel recaps Vols’ win versus Golden Flashes.

No. 9 Tennessee improved to 3-0 during the regular-season. The Vols were victorious against Kent State (0-3), 71-0, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Following the win, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media and discussed the Vols’ victory.

“First of all, just to start with our fans, awesome atmosphere coming back,” Heupel said. “Vol Walk was electric, packed out. Had a lot of former players. Had former basketball players. DK (Dalton Knecht) is back, too. Great to have so many former players come back and be a part of it, too.

“Just as a football team, we started fast. There’s some hurdles we have to take out, but all-in-all good performance defensively, controlled the line of scrimmage, got off of the field on third down. Offensively, we were able to run the football and create some big plays as well. Special teams was a solid performance.”

PHOTOS: Tennessee’s 71-point win versus Kent State at Neyland Stadium

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Photos of Vols’ 71-point win versus Kent State under Neyland Stadium lights

Photos of Tennessee’s win scoring 71 points against Kent State at Neyland Stadium in Week 3.

Tennessee (3-0) extended its win streak versus Mid-American Conference teams on Saturday. The Vols were victorious against Kent State (0-3), 65-0, at Neyland Stadium.

The Vols scored 65 points and totaled 541 yards in the first half. Tennessee ended the contest totaling 740 yards (456 rushing, 284 passing).

Tennessee is now 11-0 all time versus current MAC teams: Akron (3-0), Ball State (1-0), Bowling Green (2-0), Buffalo (1-0), Kent State (1-0), Ohio (2-0) and Northern Illinois (1-0).

Fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel is also 4-0 against MAC opponents as the Vols’ head coach. Tennessee defeated Bowling Green, 38-6, in 2021, Ball State, 59-10, in 2022 and Akron, 63-6, in 2022.

Below are photos of Tennessee’s win against the Golden Flashes at Neyland Stadium in Week 3.

Tennessee posts record setting performance in win over Kent State

Tennessee scores 71 points in Week 3 win against Kent State at Neyland Stadium.

No. 9 Tennessee (3-0) defeated Kent State (0-3), 71-0, Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

The Vols led, 65-0, at halftime. Tennessee set a pair of scoring records against the Golden Flashes, scoring 37 points in the first quarter and 65 points in the first half. The Vols also set a single-game scoring mark in the modern era.

Redshirt freshman Nico Iamaleava completed 10-of-16 passing attempts for 173 yards and one passing touchdown. He also rushed for 31 yards on five attempts. Gaston Moore entered the game in the second quarter and completed 4-of-4 passing attempts for 94 yards and two touchdowns.

DeSean Bishop rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns on seven attempts, while Dylan Sampson totaled 101 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 15 attempts.

Dont’e Thornton Jr. totaled two receptions for 64 yards, while Chris Brazzell II recorded two receptions for 63 receiving yards and one touchdown. Mike Matthews finished the contest with two receptions for 35 yards and one touchdown.

Tennessee’s defense scored on a safety in the first quarter and kicker Max Gilbert added two field goals after halftime.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Tennessee’s captains named for Kent State football game

Tennessee football announces game captains for Week 3 game versus Kent State.

No. 9 Tennessee (2-0) will return to Neyland Stadium on Saturday. The Vols will host Kent State (0-2) at 7:45 p.m. EDT.

SEC Network will televise the nonconference matchup. Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers and Cole Cubelic will be on the call.

Ahead of Saturday’s game, Tennessee announced its game captains.

Redshirt senior offensive lineman Dayne Davis, sophomore linebacker Arion Carter, sophomore linebacker Jeremiah Telander and redshirt senior Matthew Salansky will serve as the Vols’ game captains against Kent State.

Vol Walk will also take place on Peyton Manning Pass at 5:30 p.m. EDT ahead of the Tennessee-Kent State game.

READ: Kent State kicker could set career field goal record against Tennessee

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Kent State kicker Andrew Glass could tie, set program record at Tennessee

Kent State kicker could tie and break career field goal record at Tennessee on Saturday.

Kent State kicker Andrew Glass enters Saturday’s contest at No. 9 Tennessee (2-0) with an opportunity to become the Golden Flashes’ all time leader for made field goals in program history.

The 5-foot-10, 172-pound senior is one field goal shy of tying Freddy Cortez’s career record (56) for the Kent State football program.

Cortez played for Kent State from 2009-12. He converted 56-of-78 field goal attempts and 131-of-138 extra point attempts, totaling 299 career points. Cortez’s longest field goal was 49 yards in 2011.

Glass enters Week 3 against the Vols having converted 55-of-74 field goal attempts and 102-of-103 extra point attempts during his Kent State career. He has totaled 267 points and recorded a career long field goal of 50 yards in 2022.

Glass’ only missed extra point was at Akron last season.

Kickoff between the Vols and Golden Flashes (0-2) is slated for 7:45 p.m. EDT and will be televised by SEC Network at Neyland Stadium.

READ: Tennessee’s current streak of not allowing a defensive touchdown is the Vols’ longest stretch since 1985

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Tennessee announces Vol Walk time ahead of Kent State game

Vol Walk time announced for Tennessee’s football game on Saturday against Kent State.

Tennessee returns home to Neyland Stadium on Saturday. The Vols will host Kent State in Week 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. EDT (SEC Network).

On Thursday, Tennessee announced a time for Vol Walk ahead of the Kent State game. Vol Walk will take place on Peyton Manning Pass at 5:30 p.m. EDT.

Vol Village will open at 4:15 p.m. EDT, Neyland Stadium gates will open at 5:45 p.m. EDT and a band march is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. EDT.

Tennessee enters the Week 3 contest ranked No. 9 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, up three spots after a 51-10 win versus North Carolina State last week.

Saturday will mark the first meeting between the Vols and Golden Flashes in football.

READ: Predicting Tennessee’s final 10 regular-season football games in 2024

Tennessee announces uniform combination for Kent State game

Tennessee football announces uniform combination for Saturday’s game against Kent State at Neyland Stadium.

No. 9 Tennessee (2-0) will return to action in Week 3 at Neyland Stadium. The Vols are slated to play Kent State (0-2) on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. EDT.

SEC Network will televise the nonconference matchup. Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers and Cole Cubelic will be on the call.

Ahead of Saturday’s contest, Tennessee announced its uniform combination against the Golden Flashes. The Vols will wear white helmets, orange jerseys and orange pants.

Saturday will mark the first meeting between Tennessee and Kent State.

Tennessee enters its nonconference matchup with a 10-0 all time record versus current MAC teams: Akron (3-0), Ball State (1-0), Bowling Green (2-0), Buffalo (1-0), Ohio (2-0) and Northern Illinois (1-0).

READ: Predicting Tennessee’s final 10 regular-season football games in 2024

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Vols enter Kent State game undefeated versus current MAC teams

Tennessee will look to remain undefeated all time on Saturday versus current MAC football teams.

Tennessee’s football program will look to remain undefeated against current Mid-American Conference teams on Saturday.

The Vols (2-0) will host Kent State (0-2) at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee enters its nonconference matchup with a 10-0 all time record versus current MAC teams: Akron (3-0), Ball State (1-0), Bowling Green (2-0), Buffalo (1-0), Ohio (2-0) and Northern Illinois (1-0).

Tennessee has never played Central Michigan, Kent State, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Miami (Ohio) and Toledo.

Saturday’s contest will also mark the fourth time Tennessee will face a MAC opponent under fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel. The Vols defeated Bowling Green, 38-6, in 2021, Ball State, 59-10, in 2022 and Akron, 63-6, in 2022.

Kickoff between the Vols and Golden Flashes on Saturday is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. EDT (SEC Network). Tennessee is ranked No. 9 in the Week 3 US LBM Coaches Poll.

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