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2024 SEC passing yard leaders after Week 12

A look at SEC passing yard leaders after Week 12.

Week 12 of the 2024 college football season has concluded for Southeastern Conference teams.

Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) lost to Georgia (8-2, 6-2 SEC) in Week 12. The Vols will next host UTEP (2-8, 2-5 C-USA) in Week 13 at Neyland Stadium. Kick is slated for 1 p.m. EST (SEC Network+).

Following Week 12 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Below are the top 10 passing yard leaders in the SEC.

  • Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss (3,409)
  • Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (3,126)
  • Carson Beck, Georgia (2,835)
  • Taylen Green, Arkansas (2,363)
  • Jalen Milroe, Alabama (2,232)
  • Payton Thorne, Auburn (2,111)
  • Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee (2,046)
  • Quinn Ewers, Texas (1,898)
  • Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (1,843)
  • Brady Cook, Missouri (1,812)

PHOTOS: Tennessee starting quarterbacks through the years

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Is Nico Iamaleava playing at Georgia? Final injury update for Vols’ quarterback

SEC football final injury report update for Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava ahead of the Georgia game.

No. 4 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) will play a top 10 matchup on the road in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

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.

Iamaleava has competed 144-of-221 passing attempts for 1,879 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has also recorded 215 yards and one touchdown on 64 rushing attempts.

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings entering Week 12

Beginning with the 2024-25 athletics calendar, Southeastern Conference schools will provide public reports on availability of student-athletes to participate in each conference game in football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and baseball.

Iamaleava’s status for the Georgia game was updated on the final SEC student-athlete availability report in Week 12.

Nico Iamaleava injury update

Iamaleava is not listed as being out, doubtful or questionable for Tennessee’s game at Georgia in Week 12.

Tennessee Vols’ depth chart

Below is Tennessee’s projected depth chart for its Week 12 game at Georgia.

Is Nico Iamaleava playing at Georgia? Injury update for Tennessee’s quarterback

SEC football injury report update for Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava ahead of the Georgia game.

No. 4 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) will play a top-10 matchup on the road in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

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.

Beginning with the 2024-25 athletics calendar, Southeastern Conference schools will provide public reports on availability of student-athletes to participate in each conference game in football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and baseball.

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings entering Week 12

Iamaleava’s status for the Georgia game was updated on the first SEC student-athlete availability report in Week 12.

Nico Iamaleava injury update

Iamaleava is listed as questionable for Tennessee’s game at Georgia in Week 12.

Tennessee Vols’ depth chart

Below is Tennessee’s projected depth chart for its Week 12 game at Georgia.

2024 SEC passing yard leaders after Week 11

A look at SEC passing yard leaders after Week 11.

Week 11 of the 2024 college football season has concluded for Southeastern Conference teams.

Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) defeated Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC) in Week 11. The Vols will next travel to Georgia (7-2, 5-2 SEC) in Week 12 at Sanford Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. EST and will be televised on ABC.

Following Week 11 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Below are the top 10 passing yard leaders in the SEC.

  • Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss (3,409)
  • Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (2,866)
  • Carson Beck, Georgia (2,488)
  • Taylen Green, Arkansas (2,214)
  • Jalen Milroe, Alabama (2,046)
  • Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee (1,879)
  • Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (1,843)
  • Payton Thorne, Auburn (1,825)
  • Quinn Ewers, Texas (1,722)
  • Brady Cook, Missouri (1,575)

PHOTOS: Tennessee starting quarterbacks through the years

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Injury update for Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel provides injury update for quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

No. 6 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) defeated Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC), 33-14, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 11. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 8-of-13 passing attempts for 174 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound signal-caller rushed for 22 yards on four attempts.

Iamaleava did not play in the second half after being hit by Mississippi State safety Isaac Smith.

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed Iamaleava’s injury after the game.

“We anticipate on having him ready next week,” Heupel said. “Cautionary measure at halftime, so we’ll be ready to roll on Saturday.”

The Vols will play at Georgia next in Week 12.

READ: SEC football power rankings after Week 11

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Tennessee wins homecoming game against Mississippi State

Tennessee totals 452 yards in homecoming win versus Mississippi State in Week 11.

No. 6 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) defeated Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC), 33-14, in its homecoming game on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 11 of the 2024 college football season.

The Vols led, 20-7, at halftime.

Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 8-of-13 passing attempts for 174 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game after suffering an injury.

Wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr., who was also injured in the game, totaled three receptions for 104 yards and one touchdown. Squirrel White recorded three receptions for 63 receiving yards and one touchdown for the Vols.

Dylan Sampson led the Vols with 149 rushing yards. He also scored one touchdown on 30 attempts.

Gaston Moore replaced Iamaleava at quarterback and completed 5-of-8 passing attempts for 38 yards.

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2024 SEC passing yard leaders after Week 10

SEC passing yard stats leaders after Week 10 in 2024.

Week 10 of the 2024 college football season has concluded for Southeastern Conference teams.

Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) defeated Kentucky (3-6, 1-6 SEC) in Week 10. The Vols will next host Mississippi State (2-7, 0-5 SEC) in Week 11 at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. EST and will be televised by ESPN.

Following Week 10 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Below are the top 10 passing yard leaders in the SEC.

  • Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss (3,210)
  • Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (2,627)
  • Carson Beck, Georgia (2,302)
  • Taylen Green, Arkansas (2,214)
  • Jalen Milroe, Alabama (1,937)
  • Payton Thorne, Auburn (1,825)
  • Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee (1,705)
  • Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (1,677)
  • Brady Cook, Missouri (1,575)
  • Quinn Ewers, Texas (1,389)

PHOTOS: Tennessee starting quarterbacks through the years

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Dylan Sampson sets school record as Tennessee rallies to defeat Kentucky

Tennessee overcomes halftime deficit to defeat Kentucky for fourth consecutive time.

No. 7 Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) defeated Kentucky (3-6, 1-6 SEC), 28-18, Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

The Wildcats led, 10-7, at halftime before the Vols rallied to defeat Kentucky for the fourth consecutive season. Tennessee has now trailed at halftime in each of its last four games.

Running back Dylan Sampson set the Vols’ single-season record for rushing touchdowns (19). He totaled 142 yards and two touchdowns on 27 rushing attempts.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 28-of-38 passing attempts for 292 yards and one touchdown.

Tight end Miles Kitselman, a transfer from Alabama, finished with six receptions for 97 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Tennessee running back Peyton Lewis recorded 24 rushing yards and one touchdown on eight attempts.

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2024 SEC passing yard leaders after Week 9

A look at 2024 SEC passing yard leaders after Week 9 of the college football season.

Week 9 of the 2024 college football season has concluded for Southeastern Conference teams.

Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) had an open date in Week 9. The Vols will return to action to host Kentucky (3-5, 1-5 SEC) in Week 10 at Neyland Stadium.

Following Week 9 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Below are the top 10 passing yard leaders in the SEC.

  • Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss (2,695)
  • Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (2,627)
  • Taylen Green, Arkansas (2,056)
  • Carson Beck, Georgia (1,993)
  • Jalen Milroe, Alabama (1,937)
  • Payton Thorne, Auburn (1,586)
  • Brady Cook, Missouri (1,575)
  • Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (1,534)
  • Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee (1,413)
  • Quinn Ewers, Texas (1,389)

PHOTOS: Tennessee starting quarterbacks through the years

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Josh Heupel discusses advice for Nico Iamaleava from a quarterback perspective

Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel discusses advice for Nico Iamaleava from a quarterback perspective.

Redshirt freshman Nico Iamaleava is 7-1 as Tennessee’s starting quarterback dating to the 2024 Citrus Bowl against Iowa.

Through seven contests in 2024, Iamaleava has completed 108-of-170 passing attempts for 1,413 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound signal-caller has also recorded 179 rushing yards and one touchdown on 53 attempts.

During the Vols’ open date in Week 9, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed what advice he would give Iamaleava from a former quarterback perspective.

“It’s a position that is never going to be perfect,” Heupel said. “Ultimately, quarterbacks get judged on wins and losses no matter what it’s looking like. Being able to go lay it on the line, play aggressive, play the next play, those are the biggest things that we continue to talk about with him. We are really proud of what he did in the second half against Alabama.”

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