Tennessee's Josh Heupel Says Nico Iamaleava is Expected to Play vs Georgia

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel says he expects Nico Iamaleava to play against Georgia.

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) during a college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. / Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel says he expects Nico Iamaleava to play against Georgia.

The Georgia Bulldogs are set to face off against the Tennessee Volunteers this weekend. They are coming off a tough loss on the road against Ole Miss. Georgia was never able to find any consistency on offense this past Saturday, and the Rebels' offense made plays down the stretch to put them in the win column.

Ahead of the Tennessee matchup, quarterback Nico Iameleava left the game against Mississippi State this past weekend due to an injury. The Tennessee quarterback did not return to the game after the hit, and head coach Josh Heupel provided an update on Monday:

"Feel like he'll be in great shape for Saturday," Heupel said. He also noted that Iamaleava practiced with the team on Monday.

The Bulldogs now have two losses on the season and cannot afford another one if they want to make the college football playoff. One area that would help make sure another loss doesn't happen is if the Dawgs can get some players healthy before this next game. Head coach Kirby Smart met with the media on Monday following the Ole Miss game and provided an update to the injury report:

Georgia Football Injury Report: 

• "Earnest Greene has been dealing with some burners, some stingers on his left shoulder and that's been something that's kept him limited in practice."
• Smael Mondon & Roderick Robinson: "We are hopeful to get those guys back, each one of those guys is rehabbing and working their butts off."
• Branson Robinson - Knee
• Anthony Evans - Kirby Smart noted Saturday night that Anthony Evans was dealing with a hamstring.

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