Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava hurt late in half against Mississippi St, doesn’t return for 3rd quarter
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava prepares to throw to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Wade Payne]
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered an upper-body injury late in the first half against Mississippi State and did not return after halftime. Iamaleava was hurt when Bulldogs safety Isaac Smith hit him as he released a pass. Iamaleava was 8 of 13 for 174 yards and two touchdowns. Backup Gaston Moore started the third quarter in his place. The Volunteers led 20-7 at half. The Vols play at No. 3 Georgia next week.
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