Joe Milton Is Good To Go For South Carolina

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III got the all-clear from head coach Josh Heupel and the medical staff earlier this week.

A photo surfaced on Sunday evening of Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III at the UT Medical Center after the UTSA game. While there was speculation that his status could be in jeopardy for the South Carolina game, those rumors were quickly nixed by head coach Josh Heupel.

In explaining the photo, Heupel confirmed that Tennessee can be overly cautious with in-game injuries and that Milton's visit was routine for a Vols player after a game. He said the team expects Milton to be 100% and to play at a high level against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Tennessee Football Injury Report: South Carolina

• Joe Milton III - IN. A photo circulated earlier this week of Milton at the UT Medical Center, but Heupel said this was a precautionary visit in line with their daily health requirements. "I anticipate him being ready to go play really well," Heupel said.
• Jaylen Wright - (Undisclosed) - Wright left the UTSA game in the first half and didn't return.
• Ramel Keyton - IN. Keyton left the UTSA game in the first half and didn't return. Kelsey Pope did say he expects all his receivers to be ready this weekend.
• Bru McCoy - IN. McCoy left the UTSA game in the first half and didn't return. Kelsey Pope did say he expects all his receivers to be ready this weekend.
• Cooper Mays - (Knee) - Mays still hasn't made his season debut after undergoing surgery six weeks ago. According to On3, Mays hopes to return to the field this week.
• Keenan Pili - (Upper-Body) - Pili got hurt in the opener against Virginia and hasn't returned to the field since. Linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary has said he's still engaged and present, but this injury may hold him out even longer.
• Doneiko Slaughter - (Foot) - Slaughter has missed the last two games with a foot injury and could be a game-time decision. He is listed on the depth chart for South Carolina.
• Dominic Bailey - (Undisclosed) - Bailey left the UTSA game in the second half and didn't return.
• Christian Charles - (Undisclosed) - Missed the UTSA game last week. Listed on the depth chart for South Carolina.
• Will Brooks - (Undisclosed) - Missed the UTSA game last week. Not listed on the depth chart for South Carolina.
• DeSean Bishop - OUT for the season.
• Tyree Weathersby - OUT for the season.

Tennessee Volunteers QB Joe Milton with HC Josh Heupel after a win over UTSA. (Photo by Saul Young of the News Sentinel)

How To Watch: South Carolina @ Tennessee

• Gameday: Saturday, September 30th, 2023.
• Game time: 7:30 pm ET
• TV: SEC Network
• Stadium: Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee)
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