Tennessee crushes Kent State in a record-setting victory, igniting controversy over an onside kick while up 30-0. The Volunteers finished the first half with a commanding 65-0 lead.
BollywoodFever: The Tennessee Volunteers showed no mercy in their dominant victory over Kent State on Saturday, delivering a record-breaking performance that sparked debate over their aggressive tactics.
Tennessee jumped to an early lead, going up 30-0 in the first quarter, but the Volunteers didn’t let up, opting for an onside kick that they successfully recovered, leading to another touchdown.
By the end of the first quarter, the score was 37-0, and the Volunteers closed the half with a staggering 65-0 lead.
The onside kick, executed while Tennessee was already up by 30 points, drew mixed reactions from fans and analysts alike. Barstool Sports’ Unnecessary Roughness account tweeted,
“Tennessee is CRUEL for this onside kick up 30-0.” Some fans called the move “bush league” and “weak,” criticizing the Volunteers for piling on points when they already had the game under control.
Others enjoyed the spectacle, with one fan humorously writing, “Tennessee is playing like I do in NCAA football. Onside kicks when you’re up 30. My God. Have some mercy.”
Despite the criticism, Tennessee did put in their backups during the second quarter, with Nico Iamaleava and Gaston Moore both throwing touchdowns. Running backs DeSean Bishop and Dylan Sampson also had impressive performances, each surpassing 100 yards and scoring multiple touchdowns by halftime.
In response to the blowout, one fan commented, “This is not a football game, this is a live execution at this point.” Tennessee’s overwhelming performance set a program record for the most points scored in a single half, cementing the Volunteers’ dominance on the field.
The Volunteers’ aggressive approach stirred controversy, but it undeniably led to a commanding victory that left fans and critics talking.
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