Kent State Golden Flashes 0–71 Tennessee Volunteers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2024

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 71– in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes , Tennessee Volunteers 71.

Game summary

Tennessee Volunteers dominated Kent State Golden Flashes 71–0 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Gaston Moore (Tennessee) — 94.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +2.46 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dylan Sampson — 101.0 yds, 4 TD.
Receiving leader: Luke Floriea — 3 rec, 13.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee (+0.348/play) vs Kent State (-0.140/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	2	0	0	0
Tennessee Volunteers	30	24	3	3	71

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

KENTKent State Golden Flashes

+2Own EZ

+3OPP 19

+3

TENNTennessee Volunteers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee
Q1TD
DSDylan Sampson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Dylan Sampson rushes 22 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q1Safety
TTeam
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
2-6
Safety
Tennessee
Q1TD
DSDylan Sampson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-12
Dylan Sampson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q1TD
CBChris Brazzell II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-18
Nico Iamaleava pass to Chris Brazzell II for a touchdown (53 yards)
Tennessee
Q1TD
DBDeSean Bishop
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-24
DeSean Bishop rushes 53 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q1TD
DSDylan Sampson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-30
Dylan Sampson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q2TD
DBDeSean Bishop
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-36
DeSean Bishop rushes 47 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q2TD
DSDylan Sampson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-42
Dylan Sampson rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q2TD
MKMiles Kitselman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-48
Gaston Moore pass to Miles Kitselman for a touchdown (15 yards)
Tennessee
Q2TD
MMMike Matthews
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-54
Gaston Moore pass to Mike Matthews for a touchdown (18 yards)
Tennessee
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
2-57
Field goal good from 36 yards
Tennessee
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
2-60
Field goal good from 21 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Gaston Moore (Tennessee) — 94.0 yds · 2 TD · +2.46 EPA/play +9.85 EPA
Nico Iamaleava (Tennessee) — 173.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +8.99 EPA
JD Sherrod (Kent State) — 0.0 yds · -0.92 EPA/play -0.92 EPA

Rushing

Dylan Sampson (Tennessee) — 101.0 yds · 4 TD +0.60 EPA
Peyton Lewis (Tennessee) — 99.0 yds +0.06 EPA
DeSean Bishop (Tennessee) — 124.0 yds · 2 TD +0.90 EPA

Receiving

Luke Floriea (Kent State) — 3 rec · 13.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Dont'e Thornton Jr. (Tennessee) — 2 rec · 64.0 yds +1.60 EPA
Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee) — 2 rec · 63.0 yds +2.99 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gaston Moore	Tennessee	4	100.0%	94	2	+2.46	+9.85
Nico Iamaleava	Tennessee	16	62.5%	173	1	+0.56	+8.99
JD Sherrod	Kent State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.92	-0.92
Jake Merklinger	Tennessee	6	33.3%	11	0	-0.28	-1.70
Devin Kargman	Kent State	13	61.5%	49	0	-0.16	-2.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kent State	Tennessee
Plays	46	80
EPA / play	-0.140	+0.348
Total EPA	-6.46	+27.80
Success rate	34.8%	57.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.217	+0.659
Rush EPA / play	-0.107	+0.198
Yards	208	744

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kent State	3	14	+0.39	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	6	51	+3.40	Ended
Q1	Tennessee	1	22	+2.33	Rush TD
Q1	Kent State	3	0	-2.48	Safety
Q1	Tennessee	7	48	+3.42	Rush TD
Q1	Kent State	3	5	-2.52	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	3	55	+3.81	Pass TD
Q1	Kent State	3	29	-1.11	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	1	53	+3.07	Rush TD
Q1	Tennessee	8	58	+3.24	Rush TD
Q1	Kent State	3	11	-1.29	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	4	56	+2.83	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	5	17	-0.86	Punt
Q2	Tennessee	6	50	-0.92	Ended
Q2	Tennessee	1	14	+2.50	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	4	11	-0.81	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Punt for 9 yards (+5.68 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Punt for 6 yards (+5.28 EPA)
Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Kickoff (+5.19 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Nico Iamaleava pass to Chris Brazzell II for a touchdown (53 yards) (+5.16 EPA)
Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Kickoff (+4.15 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Gaston Moore pass to Mike Matthews for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.07 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · DeSean Bishop rushes 47 yards for a touchdown (+4.04 EPA)
Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Field goal missed (-3.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (71–) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Gaston Moore (Tennessee) — 94.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Tennessee at 0.348 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Kent State Golden Flashes vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Kent State Golden Flashes 0, Tennessee Volunteers 71 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Tennessee Volunteers?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 0–71.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs Tennessee Volunteers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628360.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes vs Tennessee Volunteers in passing?

Gaston Moore (Tennessee) led passers with 94.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kent State Golden Flashes at Tennessee Volunteers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.