Tennessee RB Daune Morris Suffers Leg Injury in Car Accident, Out Indefinitely
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- Tennessee running back Daune Morris, the team's second-leading rusher, suffered non-life threatening injuries including a broken leg in a one-vehicle accident and will be sidelined for an extended period.
- Morris has rushed for 434 yards and three touchdowns this season, playing a key role in Tennessee's recent 34-6 win over No. 6 Kentucky.
- DeSean Bishop, the team's leading rusher with 1,066 yards and 13 touchdowns, is expected to take on a heavier workload in Morris's absence.
- Javin Gordon is likely to step into the RB2 role, having rushed for 129 yards over five games this season.
- Tennessee's upcoming game against Texas A&M is crucial for securing a spot in the College Football Playoff, with only two regular-season games remaining against ranked LSU and unranked Vanderbilt.
