Tennessee faces challenge with tight ends against Texas on Saturday

The Tennessee Volunteers will contend with a tight end group impacted by injury as they prepare to face Texas on Saturday at noon ET. Senior Ethan Davis is out for the season with a torn ACL, prompting the team to rely on Trent Thomas, Dasaahn, and Luca. Tight ends coach Alec Abeln expressed confidence in the remaining players while emphasizing a focus on run blocking and pass protection against a formidable Texas defensive front. The performance of these tight ends will be critical for Tennessee's offensive strategy as they aim to effectively move the ball against one of the top defenses in the league.

• 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Tight end play could end up being a major factor for Tennessee against Texas