The Tennessee Volunteers absolutely obliterated Kent State Saturday night inside Neyland Stadium. A 71-point dismantling of the overpowered Kent State football program revealed quite a few takeaways from the contest.

Tennessee football took a 65-0 lead at halftime against Kent State at Neyland Stadium. The Vols paid Kent State $1.35 million for the game.

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel said that UT discussed either a running clock or shortened quarters in the second half Kent State on Saturday. “It was something that was talked about but ultimately didn’t happen," Heupel said. No. 9 Tennessee (3-0) led 65-0 against Kent State (0-3) at halftime. The Vols won 71-0.

Kent State quarterback JD Sherrod is tackled by Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter, left, defensive back Edrees Farooq, center, and defensive lineman Jaxson Moi during the first half Saturday's game in

Tennessee football offered Kent State either a running clock or shortened second-half quarters Saturday amid a blowout at Neyland Stadium. Kent State dismissed the idea and opted to play out the game as planned.

Tennessee football faces Kent State on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. How the Knox News staff sees the game going.

So far this season, Oklahoma's offense has left a lot to be desired. They are averaging 33.7 points per game, which is No. 50 in all of college football. Led by freshman quarterback Jackson Arnold, the Sooners have struggled to get into a rhythm so far this year.