Tennessee had a terrible end to the first half as two star players suffered injuries. The first injured player is Dylan Sampson.

Sampson would suffer a lower body injury before the end of the half and make his way to the locker room under his own power, which was a good sign. Sampson would return to the game, fortunately for Vols fans. Sampson will likely be limited in the second half of the contest.

As for the most surprising injury, Nico Iamaleava would be ruled out due to injury. Iamaleava is reportedly ruled out with an upper body injury, which is not a good sign. Many were confused when Iamaleava was not on the field, as many did not understand when he was injured. Although at the moment it is uncertain, we know for a fact that he will not return in this match. Availability for the Georgia game will remain in question until further notice, but the Vols’ path to the playoffs could have become much more difficult with the fall of the redshirt freshman.

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