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Dylan Sampson is now tied for Tennessee’s modern single-season rushing touchdown record with 17 — with five regular-season games remaining on schedule — matching ReggieCobb’s total during the 1987 season. Sampson ran for 139 yards and two touchdowns to lead Tennessee to a 24-17 win over rival Alabama Saturday night at Neyland Stadium in the annual Third Saturday in October game. “Epitomizes him as a competitor,” Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said of Sampson’s performance against Alabama. “He’s special. “… We blocked a little bit cleaner in the second half. Gave him an opportunity to get started …

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