Tennessee football without Dont’e Thornton Jr. and Peyton Lewis in the second half

Tennessee is now without two offensive playmakers due to injuries.

Tennessee is now down two key players in their offensive attack. With the second hot button coming, Tennessee on SI is now getting reports that Peyton Lewis and Dont’e Thornton Jr. both will not return for the game against Vanderbilt.

Lewis was the second running back the Vols used in this game after Dylan Sampson. He will be replaced by DeSean Bishop for the rest of the game, who we have already seen in the offense to start the second half.

Thornton is a big hit as he is two of the four touchdowns so far this afternoon. Thornton leads Tennessee in receiving yards on just two catches today with 114 yards and two touchdowns including his 86 yard score.

The Vols will likely turn to Chad Nimrod and Mike Matthews early in the half since the Vols are already without Bru McCoy. Tennessee has seen some early game success from Chris Brazzell and is hoping for a big day out of the Tulane transfer.

Both appear to be out with upper body injuries, but Thornton hurt his leg earlier in the contest and did not return.

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