Tennessee football faces season-ending loss of key tight end Ethan Davis

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Tennessee football faces season-ending loss of key tight end Ethan Davis
Summary

Tennessee football improved to 2-0 for the season with a win over Georgia Tech on September 9. However, on September 14, head coach Josh Heupel revealed that starting tight end Ethan Davis will miss the remainder of the year due to an ACL injury sustained during the game. Davis had already contributed significantly, scoring a touchdown and recording three catches for 43 yards in the season. The Volunteers will look to fill his role as they prepare to face Kennesaw State this Saturday.

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  • •Tennessee is 2-0 following a win against Georgia Tech.
  • •Ethan Davis is out for the season with an ACL injury.
  • •Davis scored a touchdown in the recent game.
  • •Tennessee plays Kennesaw State on September 16.
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  • 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Tennessee football HC Josh Heupel issues demand after tough injury blow to starter
  • 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee football news: Josh Heupel reveals brutal season-ending injury loss
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On Saturday, the Tennessee football program improved to 2-0 on the 2026 season with a comfortable road win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Josh Heupel’s squad controlled this game from the jump, and Tennessee now has a good deal of momentum as they get ready to kick off the SEC portion of their schedule. Unfortunately, on Monday, the team got […] The post Tennessee football news: Josh Heupel reveals brutal season-ending injury loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tennessee football has one game left until it welcomes in No. 1 Texas and begins an always taxing SEC slate. This is a time for preparation and honing, but the squad is instead forced to adjust its offensive blueprint. Senior tight end Ethan Davis suffered a season-ending ACL tear in last Saturday’s 45-24 victory at Georgia Tech, leaving the […] The post Tennessee football HC Josh Heupel issues demand after tough injury blow to starter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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