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Josh Heupel provides update for three Vols ahead of Alabama game

Josh Heupel provides update for three Vols ahead of Alabama game on Saturday.

No. 8 Alabama (6-1, 4-0 SEC) will host No. 15 Tennessee (5-1, 2-1 SEC) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Saturday in Week 8.

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel provided an update on the status of offensive lineman Gerald Mincey and defensive linemen Daevin Hobbs and Omarr Norman-Lott ahead of playing Alabama.

“Believe all of those guys will be ready as we go through this week,” Heupel said. “Anticipate those guys being ready to go.”

Kickoff between the Vols and Crimson Tide is slated for 3:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by CBS.

Tennessee enters the Week 8 contest after defeating Texas A&M, 20-13. Alabama was victorious against Arkansas, 24-21, last week.

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Omarr Norman-Lott. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Daevin Hobbs. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Omarr Norman-Lott suspended for part of UTSA game

Omarr Norman-Lott will be suspended for part of Tennessee’s game versus UTSA.

Junior defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott will be suspended for the first-half of Tennessee’s contest versus UTSA on Saturday (4 p.m. EDT, SEC Network).

His suspension comes after an altercation in Tennessee’s 29-16 loss at Florida in Week 3.

The Southeastern Conference released the following statement regarding Florida and Tennessee’s suspensions.

“Three Florida football players and one Tennessee football player will be suspended for the first half of their next respective games for flagrant unsportsmanlike actions in the aftermath of the Florida at Tennessee football game on Saturday night in Gainesville,” the SEC announced. “The suspensions were determined after video review and consultation between the Southeastern Conference Office, the University of Florida and the University of Tennessee.

“Offensive lineman Damieon George, Jr., offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua and tight end Dante Zanders of Florida will be suspended for the first half of the Gators’ game with Charlotte on Saturday in Gainesville. Defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott of Tennessee will be suspended for the first half of the Volunteers’ game with UTSA on Saturday in Knoxville.”

Norman-Lott transferred to Tennessee from Arizona State on Jan. 9.

Omarr Norman-Lott ‘an upgrade’ for Tennessee in 2023

Arizona State defensive line transfer Omarr Norman-Lott is an upgrade for Tennessee in 2023.

Junior defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott transferred to Tennessee from Arizona State on Jan. 9.

He appeared in 21 games at Arizona State, recording 45 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, four sacks and two pass deflections.

Third-year Tennessee defensive line coach Rodney Garner discussed Norman-Lott following the Vols’ sixth practice during fall camp on Tuesday.

“I definitely think Omarr is an upgrade for us,” Garner said. “He’s a young man that has a body of work, even though it was in a different conference. He has a little bit more maturity to him. When you sit there and look at this kid, he has a skillset. He has power, initial quickness. He knows how to maneuver his body, slip and naturally make some plays. He can really run.

“Initially coming into camp, I thought he was just a tad bit too heavy. I think that now, he’s starting to trim down, and his athleticism is starting to show even more. As he continues to really get himself into better shape, I think we will see a much better product than what he’s shown thus far.”

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Arizona State defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott commits to Vols

Arizona State defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott commits to the Vols.

Arizona State defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott announced his commitment to Tennessee on Monday.

“Home,” Norman-Lott announced on social media referring to Tennessee.

The 6-foot-3, 290-pound transfer appeared in 21 games at Arizona State, recording 45 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, four sacks and two pass deflections.

Norman-Lott entered the NCAA transfer portal Dec. 5.

He came to Arizona State from Grant Union High School in Sacramento, California.

The 2023 season will be the third for the Vols under head coach Josh Heupel.

Heupel has compiled an 18-8 (10-6 SEC) record as Tennessee’s head coach from 2021-22. He was hired in Jan. 2021.

A look at the Vols’ 2023 football schedule

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