Tennessee will not have one of its star wide receivers against Alabama.
Cedric Tillman, a junior, is not expected to play Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
According to WBIR Sports (NBC affiliate) in Knoxville, Tenn., Tillman is still recovering from an ankle injury versus Akron. The 6-foot-3, 215-pounder has played three games, totaling 17 catches for 247 yards and a touchdown. He accomplished a 1,000-yard season (1,081) in 2021 with 12 touchdowns on 64 catches. Tillman played well last year against the Crimson Tide, posting seven receptions for 152 yards and a touchdown. Tennessee has Jalin Hyatt, Bru McCoy, and others, but not having Tillman hurts.
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It will be interesting to see how his absence affects the Volunteers against Alabama’s secondary.
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