Tennessee recorded its second straight victory against 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.
Come back running Dylan Samson 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 of 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
This article was originally published on Vols Wire: Two Vols earn SEC honors after Alabama win
