The No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) and the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-2) square off at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
The game between the Volunteers and Golden Flashes will be airing on SEC Network.
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When is Tennessee vs. Kent State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Volunteers and Golden Flashes will happen on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Expect to see the kickoff at 7:45 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Tennessee vs. Kent State
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Tennessee Stats & Insights
The Volunteers squared off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in their last game, winning 51-10.
Tennessee has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (fifth-best with 589.0 yards per game) and total defense (sixth-best with 185.0 yards allowed per game) this season.
The Volunteers have been firing on all cylinders in the passing game this year, as they rank 19th-best in passing offense (312.5 passing yards per game) and 20th-best in passing defense (128.5 passing yards allowed per game).
Tennessee has been a tough matchup for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (11th-best with 276.5 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (ninth-best with 56.5 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
The Volunteers have been finding success on both offense and defense, ranking second-best in scoring offense (60.0 points per game) and 10th-best in scoring defense (6.5 points allowed per game).
Kent State Stats & Insights
Their last time out, the Golden Flashes lost 23-17 to the St. Francis (PA) Red Flash.
Kent State has been outplayed on both offense and defense this season, ranking ninth-worst in total offense (246.0 total yards per game) and seventh-worst in total defense (481.0 total yards allowed per game).
The Golden Flashes rank 95th in passing yards per game (191.5), but they’ve been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS with 282.0 passing yards conceded per contest.
Kent State has been unproductive on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking sixth-worst in rushing yards (54.5 per game) and 18th-worst in rushing yards surrendered (199.0 per game).
The Golden Flashes rank 104th in points per game (20.5), but they’ve been worse defensively, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with 39.0 points ceded per contest.
Tennessee Key Players to Watch
Nico Iamaleava has 525 passing yards (262.5 ypg) to lead Tennessee, completing 74.5% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 71 rushing yards (35.5 ypg) on 12 carries with one rushing touchdown.
Dylan Sampson’s team-high 256 rushing yards (128.0 per game) have come on 32 carries, with five touchdowns this year. He’s also tacked on six catches for 66 yards (33.0 per game).
This season DeSean Bishop has piled up 15 carries for 102 yards (51.0 per game) and one touchdown.
Dont’e Thornton’s team-high 105 receiving yards (52.5 yards per game) have come on three receptions with two touchdowns.
Bru McCoy has recorded 99 receiving yards (49.5 yards per game), reeling in seven passes this year.
Squirrel White has hauled in four receptions for 89 yards (44.5 ypg) this season.
Kent State Key Players to Watch
Devin Kargman has thrown for 374 yards (187.0 ypg) to lead Kent State, completing 54.5% of his passes and collecting three touchdown passes and two interceptions this season.
The team’s top rusher, Ky Thomas, has carried the ball 29 times for 79 yards (39.5 per game) this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 41 receiving yards (20.5 per game) on seven catches.
This season Curtis Douglas has racked up 18 carries for 59 yards (29.5 per game).
Luke Floriea’s 196 receiving yards (98.0 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s collected 12 receptions and two touchdowns.
Chrishon McCray has totaled 94 receiving yards (47.0 yards per game) and two touchdowns, reeling in nine passes this year.
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