Tennessee Football Unveils Injury Report Ahead of Arkansas Matchup

The Tennessee football team has released its initial SEC Injury Report as they prepare for their upcoming game against Arkansas. The matchup is set for Saturday, with kickoff at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time, broadcast on SEC Network. Currently, Tennessee holds a record of 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the SEC, while Arkansas is 2-3 and 0-1 in the league.

Tennessee Football Injury Report Ahead of Arkansas Matchup

In a positive development, the Volunteers welcome back players Jaxson Moi and David Sanders. Both athletes were injured in previous games but returned to action against Mississippi State. Their presence on the field is expected to bolster the team’s performance.

Injury Updates

• Jaxson Moi: Played 44 snaps in his return at Mississippi State.
• David Sanders: Contributed 11 snaps off the bench after recovering from an upper-body injury.
• Daevin Hobbs: Not included on the injury report; he has been rehabilitating a foot injury.

Head Coach Josh Heupel commented on the recovery of his players. “Daevin had a great offseason and was playing extremely well during training camp,” he stated. He acknowledged the unfortunate nature of injuries in the sport but emphasized the hard work put into rehabilitation.

Other Notable Injuries

Cornerback Jermod McCoy’s return timeline remains uncertain. He suffered a torn ACL during offseason training in January. Coach Heupel noted that McCoy is making significant progress but cautioned that expectations regarding a return should be tempered.

“He’s done a great job in rehab,” Heupel said. “However, there’s still work to be done.” McCoy has yet to engage in team practices, but he has been participating in individual drills.

Additionally, corner Rickey Gibson III is sidelined due to an upper-body injury suffered against Syracuse. In their absence, Colorado transfer Colton Hood and freshman Ty Redmond have stepped up to fill the gap.

Looking Ahead to the Matchup

Both teams head into this game following a bye week. Tennessee previously secured a thrilling 41-34 overtime victory against Mississippi State, aiming to maintain momentum against the Razorbacks. The upcoming clash promises to be an intriguing battle as both sides look to improve their rankings in the SEC.