Jalen Smith (39) celebrates a victory over Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Tennessee brought out its Dark Mode uniforms for Saturday’s post-Halloween win over Kentucky in Neyland Stadium.
The “Venom”-inspired social media push helped create hype and excitement for the all-black uniform combination all week as the Vols eventually found a 28-18 win over their SEC border rival.
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava threw for nearly 300 yards and a touchdown on Saturday while Dylan Sampson etched his name into the Vols’ history book. The Tennessee running back scored two rushing touchdowns against Kentucky to become the Vols’ all-time single-season touchdown scorer with 19 and counting. Sampson tied and passed Gene McEver’s 1929 record.
The Vols’ defense was stout as usual as they have held every opponent to less than 20 points this season.
Rocky Top Insider’s Cole Moore was on the field for Saturday night’s contest to capture everything happening on the field.
Take a look at RTI’s Dark Mode photos from Saturday night on Rocky Top below
Head coach Josh Heupel greets fans during the Vol Walk prior to a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIDylan Sampson (6) dons the ‘Dark Mode’ uniform for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTITennessee dons ‘Dark Mode’ uniforms for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTITennessee dons ‘Dark Mode’ uniforms for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTITennessee dons ‘Dark Mode’ uniforms for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTITennessee dons ‘Dark Mode’ uniforms for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIHead coach Josh Heupel returns to the sideline during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIMax Gilbert (90) lines up a PAT attempt during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIPeyton Lewis (27) celebrates a touchdown during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIMike Matthews (10) anticipates the snap during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIJoshua Josephs (19) celebrates a defensive stop during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIOmari Thomas (21) celebrates a sack during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIOmari Thomas (21) and Jayson Jenkins (97) sack the Kentucky quarterback during a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIJames Pearce Jr. (27) evades a Kentucky blocker during a game against at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTINico Iamaleava (8) looks to pass during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIRickey Gibson III (1) celebrates a pass break-up during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTINico Iamaleava (8) looks to pass during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIMiles Kitselman (87) celebrates a touchdown during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIJames Pearce Jr. (27) celebrates a sack during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIJermod McCoy (3) defends a Kentucky receiver during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIDylan Sampson (6) sheds a Kentucky defender during a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTINico Iamaleava (8) calls for the snap during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIJoshua Josephs (19) celebrates a Tennessee fumble recovery during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIJavontez Spraggins (76) celebrates a touchdown during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIJalen McMurray (6) defends a Kentucky receiver during a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTITennessee takes on Kentucky for a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIJosh Turbyville (94) kicks-off for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIDylan Sampson (6) takes the field for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTITennessee ROTC presents the colors prior to a football game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIOmari Thomas (21) and Jayson Jenkins (97) sack the Kentucky quarterback during a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIJalen Smith (39) celebrates a victory over Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTIBoo Carter (23) celebrates a victory over Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
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