KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An availability report released the night before Tennessee was set to play against Georgia showed Nico Iamaleava, a popular Tennessee quarterback, was cleared to play in the game.
The previous two availability reports listed him as "questionable" to play. Friday's report also showed Dont'e Thornton, a wide receiver for Tennessee, would be able to play.
However, the availability showed an additional player out for the game on the Tennessee side — Vysen Lang, an offensive lineman. Five student-athletes in total were expected to sit out Saturday's matchup.
The latest Georgia availability report showed four student-athletes out for the game, and three as "questionable."
Players are either listed as out, doubtful, questionable or probable in the reports. The Southeastern Conference said the reporting policy is meant to reduce pressure from "outside entities" who may want information about players participating in games.
A list of the Tennessee student-athletes out for the game is available below.
- Jourdan Thomas (Defensive Back)
- Keenan Pili (Linebacker)
- Edwin Spillman (Linebacker)
- DeSean Bishop (Running Back)
- Vysen Lang (Offensive Lineman)
