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Just In: Vols Without Multiple Key Players Against Tennessee Tech

It appears the Vols'  will have multiple absences yet again in Week 3
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Just In: Vols Without Multiple Key Players Against Tennessee Tech
Just In: Vols Without Multiple Key Players Against Tennessee Tech

Knoxville, Tenn.— After getting injured in the season opener against Bowling Green, Tennessee starting center Cooper Mays has not been on the field since. It appears the Knoxville native will sit out yet again in Week 3, as Mays is not dressed out or taking part in pregame warm-ups on the field. 

"He's starting to get on the grass and be with us," Heupel said during Wednesday's SEC Coaches Teleconference. "Don't know that he will be completely cleared or it'll be the right thing to play him in this ball game. We'll get close to kick-off and make that determination."

Assuming Mays will officially be out for Tennessee's matchup against Tennessee Tech, expect to see Jerome Carvin slide to the center position and Ollie Lane take over left guard duties. 

Tennessee will also be without starting linebacker Juwan Mitchell, key defensive lineman Da’Jon Terry, Starting running back Jabari Small, Defensive End Bryson Eason, and defensive lineman LaTrell Bumphus. 

There is no indication for why Terry and Mitchell are out as they were both active at the end of last week’s game. Small has been working his way back from an injury sustained before halftime of last week’s game, and it is possible that Tennessee is looking to just rest him ahead of Florida. 

The story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.

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