Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been cleared to play in Saturday night’s pivotal SEC showdown against Georgia in Athens. Iamaleava, who had been in concussion protocol following a hit in the Mississippi State game, successfully passed all necessary medical evaluations, according to ESPN’s Chris Low.
Head coach Josh Heupel expressed optimism throughout the week after observing Iamaleava’s participation in practice, but the final decision rested with the medical team. Now, the Volunteers will have their star quarterback back on the field for one of their most critical games of the season.
With a win over Georgia, Tennessee would seize control of the SEC East and strengthen its case for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Iamaleava’s return bolsters the Volunteers’ chances as they aim for a statement victory against the defending champions.
