Tennessee Quarterback Struggles in Game Against…

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Arkansas quarterback Malachi Singleton (3) runs for a touchdown against Tennessee during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michae)

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava faced a challenging start in the Volunteers’ game as he had to change to a new helmet for the team’s second drive after his original was cracked during the opening drive. Unfortunately, the change in headgear did not bring about a change in fortunes for Iamaleava as he was sacked during the drive, much to the dismay of the Columbus crowd.

Iamaleava struggles to find his rhythm, but has yet to complete a pass, contributing to another three-and-out for the Volunteers. The team’s offensive woes were further highlighted by their total yardage, which sat at a dismal -18 yards.

Dismissed during second drive.
Iamaleava changes helmet due to crack.
Haven’t completed a pass yet.

The Volunteers will need to regroup quickly and make adjustments if they hope to turn the game around. With Iamaleava under pressure and the offense sputtering, Tennessee faces an uphill battle to get back into contention against their opponents.