Tennessee football replaces injured Wendell Moe ahead of Auburn matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Tennessee left guard Wendell Moe is out for the season due to a lower-leg injury. The 17th-ranked Volunteers (3-1, 0-1 SEC) will host Auburn (3-1, 1-1) on October 3 at Neyland Stadium. Various options for Moe’s replacement have been discussed, including shifting Sham Umarov and Donovan Haslam or moving Jesse Perry from tackle to guard. Coach Glen Elarbee is weighing different combinations to shore up the offensive line.
- •Wendell Moe is Tennessee's most experienced offensive lineman.
- •The Volunteers activated replacement plans after Moe's injury.
- •The game against Auburn is set for October 3 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •Sham Umarov and Donovan Haslam are primary candidates to start.
- •Tennessee will explore various offensive line combinations in practice.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — 4 Tennessee football options to replace injured OL Wendell Moe vs Auburn
"Wendell Moe, Tennessee's All-SEC guard, is out for the season. Here are four replacement options for the Vols, beginning with the Auburn game.
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