SEC rushing yard leaders in 2024 after Week 1
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SEC rushing yard leaders in 2024 after Week 1

Dylan Sampson. Tennessee Volunteers vs. Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Dylan Sampson. Tennessee Volunteers vs. Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

The first week of the 2024 college football season has concluded.

No. 12 Tennessee (1-0) is scheduled to play a top-25 game in Week 2. The Vols will face No. 23 North Carolina State (1-0) on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (7:30 p.m. EDT, ABC).

Rankings reflect the LBM Coaches Survey in the United States.

After Week 1’s games, Vols Wire takes a look at the stats of the Southeastern Conference leaders. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson leads the SEC in rushing yards after the Vols beat Chattanooga 69-3 in their season opener.

Below are the top five rushing yards leaders in the SEC heading into Week 2.

  1. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (124)

  2. Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida (106)

  3. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (104)

  4. Judge Haynes, Alabama (102)

  5. Ja’Quinden Jackson, Arkansas (101)

The 2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 1 can be viewed here.

Dylan Sampson. Tennessee Volunteers vs. Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols WireDylan Sampson. Tennessee Volunteers vs. Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Dylan Sampson. Tennessee Volunteers vs. Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

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