Tennessee wide receiver exits Texas A&M game with injury
Tennessee wide receiver exits the Texas A&M game in the second quarter.
In a Texas A&M football game on Saturday, No. 9 Tennessee found themselves facing injury concerns when wide receiver Mike Matthews was forced to exit the match due to a leg injury in the second quarter. Matthews, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound junior, had been an integral part of the Vols' offense throughout the 2026 college football season, making all 10 games and contributing significantly with 37 receptions for 566 yards and four touchdowns.
Prior to the match against Texas A&M, he had already amassed 12 rushing yards and one touchdown on four attempts. Matthews also had two receptions for 42 yards during the first half against the Aggies. His college career at Tennessee extended from 2024-25, where he logged 60 receptions for 903 yards and six touchdowns in 24 games.
Born in Parkview High School, Lilburn, Georgia, Matthews joined the Vols in January 2024 and participated in pre-season practices including the Citrus Bowl and spring football.
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