Florida, Tennessee Set for Game Despite Injury Lists
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Gainesville — Florida and No. 20 Tennessee prepare to meet Saturday after SEC availability reports updated. Florida listed 12 players ruled out and three questionable; defensive linemen George Gumbs Jr. and Michai Boireau are out, while Caleb Banks was cleared after foot surgery. Gumbs underwent knee surgery on Nov. 19 and will likely miss the remainder of the season, interim coach Billy Gonzales said. Tennessee listed seven players as out or questionable, including Wendell Moe and Peyton Lewis as questionables. The game is scheduled for Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from Yahoo Sports, The Daily News Journal, On3, Pensacola News Journal and The Tennessean.
Timeline of Events
- Nov. 19 — SEC student-athlete availability report published for Florida and Tennessee.
- Nov. 19 — Florida interim coach Billy Gonzales confirmed George Gumbs Jr. had knee surgery.
- Nov. 19 — The Tennessean and other outlets reported the initial availability lists.
- Nov. 20 — Daily News Journal updated the SEC report; On3 reported three Florida players cleared.
- Nov. 22 — Florida and No. 20 Tennessee scheduled to play at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Tennessee benefited from several starters being available and not appearing on the SEC report (Arion Carter and Joshua Josephs), and Florida benefited from defensive tackle Caleb Banks being cleared to play after foot surgery.
Florida suffered the season-impacting knee surgery to George Gumbs Jr. on Nov. 19 and had 12 players ruled out on the SEC availability report, reducing available personnel for the Nov. 22 game.
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