Josh Heupel provides update on Nico Iamaleava ahead of Georgia game

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel provides update on quarterback Nico Iamaleava ahead of playing at Georgia.

No. 4 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) will play a top 10 matchup on the road in Week 12. No. 10 Georgia (7-2, 5-2 SEC) will host the Vols on Saturday. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is slated for 7:30 p.m. EST at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. ABC will televise the SEC contest.

Tennessee redshirt freshman starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not play in the second half due to injury versus Mississippi State in Week 11. Fourth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed Iamaleava’s status on Monday for the Georgia game.

“He was with us today,” Heupel said. “Had a really good day. Feel like he’ll be in great shape for Saturday, but you guys can monitor the report that comes out on Wednesday, and track it through the week, but certainly feel like he’ll be in a good spot.”

The SEC availability report for student-athletes will be released on Wednesday for Week 12 games.

READ: SEC football power rankings after Week 11

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