Quarterback Nico Iamaleava combined for 276 yards and three touchdowns, former walk-on safety Will Brooks had a momentum-turning 85-yard interception return for a score and No. 14 Tennessee trounced No.

See photos of Vols' quarterback Nico Iamaleava in Tennessee football vs. Kent State in Knoxville, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

Tennessee QB, Nico Iamaleava is off to a hot start for the Vols in his first year starting in college. The Red-Shirt Freshman has even been widely considered a Heisman candidate at this point in the season as many have him hovering around the 4th or 5th option for the prestigious award.

Nico Iamaleava looks to be the real deal for the Tennessee Volunteers. With how well he has played so far this season, he could be a serious contender for the Heisman Trophy. When is Iamaleava even draft-eligible?

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Tennessee dominated Kent State so thoroughly that it's difficult to draw any conclusions from the game other than the fact that the Golden Flashes were clearly outmatched. Nevertheless, Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava still looked very good in the 71-0 drubbing of Kent State.