Tennessee Rules Nickelback Qua Moss Out For Auburn After Concussion Protocol

Tennessee must fill nickelback and punt-return roles with multiple starters sidelined and seven players lost for the season.

Overview

The SEC's final availability report, updated 90 minutes before kickoff, lists Qua Moss as out for Saturday’s game at Neyland Stadium.
Moss exited Tennessee’s 20–17 loss to Texas after taking a hit to the head and had been in concussion protocol before being ruled out.
Moss provided a 57-yard punt-return touchdown against Texas and had handled most nickelback snaps through four games, giving his absence immediate tactical impact.
Michigan transfer Tevis Metcalf replaced Moss in the Texas game and is the expected on-field substitute while running back Daune Morris is the likely punt-return option.
Tennessee is coping with multiple uncertain availabilities and seven season-ending injuries, a depth strain that could alter defensive packages, special-teams units, and snap counts this weekend.