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WATCH: Mike Matthews Makes Long Touchdown Catch

Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Mike Matthews had a long touchdown during the annual "Orange and White" game.
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Tennessee wide receiver Mike Matthews (89) catches a pass during Tennessee's Orange & White
Tennessee wide receiver Mike Matthews (89) catches a pass during Tennessee's Orange & White | Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA

Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Mike Matthews had a long touchdown during the annual "Orange and White" game.

Tennessee wide receiver Mike Matthews carried a lot of hype into Knoxville, Tennessee, this offseason and has been living up to the hype. He made numerous plays on Saturday's annual "Orange and White" game for the Vols, highlighted by a long touchdown reception.

He had a long touchdown that flashed the athleticism and ball tracking skills, but Matthews made plays all throughout the afternoon. I was quite impressed with how consistently he won at the line of scrimmage; the body control was strong coming out of high school, but he continues to improve athletically. The former basketball standout looks to be an immediate weapon on jump balls downfield.

Matthews also made several crucial blocks on the outside that sprung teammates for big games. Tennessee's coaching staff is adamant that they have five to six players who are comfortable trotting out against SEC football teams, and Matthews looks to be one of those names. We'll see how he factors into the rotation, but the future looks bright for the young Georgian.

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EVAN CROWELL

Evan Crowell is currently pursuing a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and has various media experiences throughout his young career. He's been committed to marrying the fan's perspective of the game of football to the technical intricacies installed in each game by coaches and players. Crowell has been working at Fan Nation since 2020 and has covered high-profile college football games, recruiting events, and more during that five-year tenure. While he never played football, he's worked relentlessly to continue improving his understanding of the game while still covering the unique stories of each individual he covers.

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