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GALLERY: Dark Mode Returns to Rocky Top As Tennessee Defeats Rival Kentucky

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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.

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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/RTI
Dylan Sampson (6) dons the ‘Dark Mode’ uniform for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Tennessee dons ‘Dark Mode’ uniforms for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Tennessee dons ‘Dark Mode’ uniforms for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Tennessee dons ‘Dark Mode’ uniforms for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Tennessee dons ‘Dark Mode’ uniforms for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Head coach Josh Heupel returns to the sideline during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Max Gilbert (90) lines up a PAT attempt during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Peyton Lewis (27) celebrates a touchdown during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Mike Matthews (10) anticipates the snap during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Joshua Josephs (19) celebrates a defensive stop during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Omari Thomas (21) celebrates a sack during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Omari Thomas (21) and Jayson Jenkins (97) sack the Kentucky quarterback during a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
James Pearce Jr. (27) evades a Kentucky blocker during a game against at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Nico Iamaleava (8) looks to pass during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Rickey Gibson III (1) celebrates a pass break-up during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Nico Iamaleava (8) looks to pass during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Miles Kitselman (87) celebrates a touchdown during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
James Pearce Jr. (27) celebrates a sack during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Jermod McCoy (3) defends a Kentucky receiver during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Dylan Sampson (6) sheds a Kentucky defender during a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Nico Iamaleava (8) calls for the snap during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Joshua Josephs (19) celebrates a Tennessee fumble recovery during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Javontez Spraggins (76) celebrates a touchdown during a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Jalen McMurray (6) defends a Kentucky receiver during a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Tennessee takes on Kentucky for a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Josh Turbyville (94) kicks-off for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Dylan Sampson (6) takes the field for a game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Tennessee ROTC presents the colors prior to a football game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Omari Thomas (21) and Jayson Jenkins (97) sack the Kentucky quarterback during a game at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Jalen Smith (39) celebrates a victory over Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI
Boo Carter (23) celebrates a victory over Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Cole Moore/RTI

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