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Tennessee Volunteers

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For three seasons under Josh Heupel, Tennessee has had the luxury of both Jabari Small and Jaylen Wright as its top-two options in the backfield.

KNOXVILLE, TN - August 10, 2023 - Running back Dylan Sampson #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2023 Fall Camp practice at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics

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2024 Position Look Ahead: Dylan Sampson highlights new era of Tennessee running backs

Tennessee Rb Dylan Sampson Talks After Win Over Iowa

Tennessee had a dominant performance in the Citrus Bowl on Monday, defeating No. 17 ranked Iowa in a 35-0 win at Camping World Stadium in Orlando,

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Dylan Sampson glad he got opportunity to prove he can be a No. 1 running back

Brent Hubbs on Why Nico Iamaleava's First Start Was A Big Success For Tennessee | 01.02.24

With Nico Iamaleava getting the start against Iowa in the Citrus Bowl, all eyes were on Tennessee's offense. And while Iamaleava performed well, a

(Kylie Graham-USA TODAY Sports) Nov 11, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs with the ball at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

What Dylan Sampson emergence in Citrus Bowl means for Tennessee

Brent Hubbs On What Dylan Sampson Emergence In Citrus Bowl Means For Tennessee | 01.02.24

Top Tier Authentics (TTA) launched on Friday exclusive collections of officially licensed college football signed team memorabilia via the Amazon

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Top Michigan, Tennessee players land NIL deals with Top Tier Authentics for signed memorabilia

J.j. Mccarthy Rose Bowl Press Conference Michigan Football Prep For Alabama In Cfp #Goblue

Cheez-It returned to the NIL space with a statement.  The go-to cheese cracker snack signed four athletes to NIL deals ahead of the Cheez-It Citrus

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Cheez-It signs Iowa, Tennessee players to 'cheeziest' NIL deals ahead of Citrus Bowl

It’s NICO TIME for Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl | Picks: Who will eat the Pop-Tarts Bowl Mascot?

Once again, Kentucky and Tennessee entered a contest as very even football teams. For the third time in a row at Kroger Field, the Vols are hitting

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Tennessee beat Kentucky in high-leverage moments

A swing game with massive stakes is on the schedule in Week 9. On Saturday night at Kroger Field, Kentucky will host Tennessee to add another chapter

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel

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Scouting Report: Tennessee Volunteers

Kentucky vs. Tennessee Preview and Prediction

Running back Dylan Samson scored four touchdowns in the season-opening win over Virginia in Nashville. Fast forward two weeks later in a game at The

Dylan Sampson making the case for increased workload in Vols' backfield

Tennessee Football Players Elijah Herring, Kaleb Webb And Dylan Sampson Speak After Utsa Win I Gbo

Tennessee enjoyed a 49-13 victory over Virginia to begin their 2023 college football campaign, and have another easier matchup this Saturday against

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Josh Heupel shares Tennessee's area of focus entering Week 2

Tennessee Football Head Coach Josh Heupel Talks For Final Time Before Vols Take On Austin Peay I Gbo

The spotlight was on Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton in the Volunteers' Week 1 matchup against Virginia as he took the field as the team's full-time

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Josh Heupel discusses the selflessness within Tennessee's running back room

Volquest Chats Tennessee Football Home Opener Against Austin Peay & What Needs To Improve I Vols

The biggest challenge facing Tennessee’s tailbacks as they prepare for Saturday’s opener against Virginia is may simply be the battle within

KNOXVILLE, TN - August 16, 2023 - Running back Jaylen Wright #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2023 Fall Camp practice at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics

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Jerry Mack's message to his tailbacks competing for reps -- just be yourself

The running back competition is fierce in Tennessee. On Thursday, sophomore RB Dylan Sampson gave his thoughts on the contest.  "I just got to trust

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Dylan Sampson on running back battle: 'I've been doing everything possible'

Tennessee Running Back Dylan Sampson Details Growth During Off Season I Tennessee Volunteers I Gbo

Tennessee is looking at every avenue for offensive production in Josh Heupel's new offense in 2023. He was facing turnover at multiple positions

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Joey Halzle: Tennessee running back competition is at a really high level

Last season, Volunteer freshman running back Dylan Sampson flashed his electrifying speed before he even set foot on a field during a game. He was

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Jerry Mack says improvement from Dylan Sampson is 'night and day'

The Tennessee Volunteers are gearing up for the Orange & White game on April 15, where there will be plenty of excitement in Knoxville. Head

Josh Heupel impressed by running backs in second scrimmage

Running back Dylan Sampson made an immediate impact last season as a freshman at Tennessee. As he looks back on his first year in college, there are

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Dylan Sampson shares favorite moment, game from freshman season

Usually by the time you hit the 10th game of the season you’ve long since identified players who are going to be key contributors for your football

Dylan Sampson stepping up, Juwan Mitchell showing growth

Tennessee did a lot of things right in the Vols 40-13 pummeling of LSU last weekend. One of the most obvious highlights in the win was a run defense

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Garner talks depth, Mack likes Small's patience

As Tennessee gears up for the LSU Tigers on Saturday, a pair of Volunteer freshmen joined Tennessee Prime. Running back Dylan Sampson and Joshua

Tennessee Prime gives you a behind the scenes look at the Vols

Tennessee Prime: Dylan Sampson and Joshua Josephs preview LSU

As Tennessee prepares for the Florida Gators on Saturday, there are some lingering questions surrounding the heath of the program. The SEC opener for

The Volquest Mailbag Podcast: Recruiting and injury questions ahead of the Florida Gators

Tennessee football held it's first scrimmage of fall camp this past week, leaving plenty to dissect as the season draws nearer. On3's JD PicKell

Tennessee Vols Football Fall Camp Intel: Three freshmen shine in first scrimmage

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel has his starting running back for 2022 in Jabari Small. After leading the Volunteers with 796 yards and nine

Josh Heupel talks Jabari Small, who's next from the Vols running back room

Tennessee has the No. 14 Class of 2022 recruiting class, according to the On3 Consensus Team Rankings. Those talented players have the ability to

Ranking the Tennessee recruiting class using On3 NIL Valuations

It has been a long time since Tennessee has truly been relevant on the national stage, and even longer since it has won 10 games. For a program with

Dylan Sampson

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2022

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RB / 5-10 / 180

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Geismar, LA