Tennessee running back doubtful against Auburn
Tennessee running back doubtful to play against Auburn in Week 5.
Tennessee's No. 17 squad is set to face off against Auburn at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, with the SEC showdown slated for 3:30 p.m. EDT on ESPN. The Vols' sophomore running back, Javin Gordon, faces uncertainty for the upcoming game. Gordon has made appearances in only two contests this season, accumulating 79 rushing yards on 20 tries, along with a 18-yard reception against Furman and Georgia Tech.
For the 2024-25 athletics calendar, the SEC mandated schools to disclose student-athlete availability for conference games in football, men's basketball, women's basketball, and baseball. A final report revealed on Friday indicated that Gordon is listed as doubtful for the Tennessee-Auburn matchup. Standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 212 pounds, the 212-pound running back transferred to Tennessee from Tulane following the 2025 season.
Gordon played in 14 games, starting six, for the Green Wave in 2025, racking up 516 yards and five touchdowns on 128 rushing attempts. He also contributed 13 receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown. During his time at Tulane, Gordon logged 418 offensive snaps and accumulated 362 rushing yards after contact.
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