In one other hit to the Tennessee Volunteers’ secondary, beginning cornerback Rickey Gibson III will likely be out for “an prolonged interval” after injuring his left arm in Saturday’s season-opening win in opposition to Syracuse.
Gibson, a returning starter, left Saturday’s recreation within the second quarter. Coach Josh Heupel didn’t specify what the harm was or reveal a potential timeline for the return of Gibson, who had 32 tackles, 5 move breakups and a pressured fumble final season,
The No. 24 Vols face East Tennessee State on Saturday earlier than internet hosting No. 5 Georgia on Sept. 13.
Tennessee is already enjoying with out prime cornerback Jermod McCoy, a second-team All-America choice who’s recovering from a torn ACL sustained throughout coaching in January. The Vols are hopeful McCoy can return later within the month, a supply advised ESPN, however he is perhaps out for the Georgia showdown.
Tennessee will lean on Colorado switch Colton Hood, who had three move breakups within the opener, in addition to freshman Ty Redmond and others at cornerback.
Vols defensive sort out Jaxson Moi, who began the Syracuse recreation, will miss the East Tennessee State contest with a left arm harm, however Heupel mentioned that he’s anticipated again quickly.
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