Two Vols earn SEC honors after Alabama win

Cooper Mays. Tennessee Volunteers versus Alabama Crimson Tide on October 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Tennessee recorded its second consecutive win over Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Week 8. The Vols were victorious, 24-17.

Two Tennessee student-athletes earned Southeastern Conference honors following their Week 8 performances against the Crimson Tide.

Running back Dylan Sampson earned SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors, while center Cooper Mays was named Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week.

Sampson tied his career-high for rushing yards (139) against Alabama. He also scored two rushing touchdowns on 26 attempts.

Against Alabama, Mays extended his streak of not allowing a sack to 21 consecutive games. He played all 76 snaps without allowing a sack or committing a penalty.

SEC football Week 8 awards

Offensive Player of the Week

Dylan Sampson, running back, Tennessee

Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Jalon Walker, linebacker, Georgia

Nick Emmanwori, safety, South Carolina

Special Teams Player of the Week

Damian Ramos, place kicker, LSU

Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week

Emery Jones, tackle, LSU

Cooper Mays, center, Tennessee

Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week

Tonka Hemingway, tackle, South Carolina

Mykel Williams, tackle, Georgia

Freshman of the Week

Jadan Baugh, running back, Florida

Dylan Sampson. Tennessee Volunteers versus Alabama Crimson Tide on October 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

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Publish date : 2024-10-22 11:30:47

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