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Key player will be available for the Tennessee Vols against the Vanderbilt Commodores

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Zach Ragan | Last updated Nov 28, 2024 12:28 PM ET

A key player was removed from the Tennessee Vols' SEC injury report this week ahead of UT's matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Redshirt freshman DeSean Bishop suffered a lower body injury in Tennessee's win against the Kentucky Wildcats earlier this month. Bishop, who was operating as the Vols' No. 2 running back behind junior Dylan Sampson, missed Tennessee's last three games (Mississippi State, Georgia, and UTEP) as a result of the injury.

Bishop wasn't listed on Tennessee's SEC injury report on Wednesday night, which means he'll be available for the game against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

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True freshman running back Peyton Lewis saw his role increase with Bishop sidelined the last few weeks. It's unclear, however, if Bishop will immediately slot back into the No. 2 running back role for the Vols. Tennessee could choose to be careful with the Knoxville native, knowing that they'll need him in December if the Vols lock down a playoff spot with a win against the Commodores this weekend.

Bishop has totaled 372 rushing yards (6.9 yards per attempt) and three rushing touchdowns in eight games this season.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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