Tennessee center Sam Pendleton misses season opener against Furman

Tennessee center Sam Pendleton did not start in the team’s season opener against Furman on September 5. The starting interior lineman was sidelined due to an unspecified injury. Sophomore Nic Moore filled the vacancy at center, marking the first start of his career. Pendleton, who transferred to the program from Notre Dame in 2025, served as the primary starter at the position throughout the previous season. The team has not provided a specific timeline for his return or further details regarding the nature of the injury. Moore, listed at 6-foot-3 and 312 pounds, previously played at Jefferson County High.

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