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Tennessee's McCoy Eyes Return as Hood Shines in Defense

9/26/2025

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Jermod McCoy of Tennessee is recovering from a knee injury and aims to return Oct. 11 vs Arkansas.
Colorado transfer Colton Hood has thrived in McCoy's absence, earning Southeastern Conference (SEC) Co-Defensive Player of the Week.
Hood has allowed three catches for 24 yards in four games as Tennessee hosts Mississippi State at 4:15 p.m. on the SEC Network.

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Jermod McCoy of Tennessee is recovering from a knee injury and aims to return Oct. 11 vs Arkansas.
Colorado transfer Colton Hood has thrived in McCoy's absence, earning Southeastern Conference (SEC) Co-Defensive Player of the Week.
Hood has allowed three catches for 24 yards in four games as Tennessee hosts Mississippi State at 4:15 p.m. on the SEC Network.