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WATCH: Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava scores first career rushing touchdown during bowl game

During his first collegiate start, Iamaleava ran 19 yards into the endzone.
Credit: AP

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava scored his first career rushing touchdown during the Citrus Bowl on Monday. 

Iamaleava's first touchdown, a 19-yard run, put the Vols on the scoreboard first. On the next drive, he ran three yards for another six points. 

Towards the end of the third quarter, Iamaleava ran two yards for his third rushing touchdown of the game. 

The bowl game is Iamaleava's first collegiate start. Vols QB Joe Milton announced he wouldn't play in the bowl game because he intends to enter the NFL draft.

You can watch the rushing touchdown below. 

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