Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is not expected to return for the remainder of Saturday’s game against Mississippi State after dealing with a sudden injury

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered an upper-body injury late in the first half against Mississippi State and did not return after halftime

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out for the remainder of Saturday's game against Mississippi State with an upper body injury. It isn't clear when the setback occurred, as Iamaleava was on the field for the Vols near the end of the second half and led them on a quick drive ending in a field goal.

As the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers battle the Mississippi State, they'll have to find a way to secure the win without the services of star quarterback Nico Iamaleava. In the first half, Iamaleava had the Vols rolling,

Will Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava play vs Georgia after leaving the Mississippi State game with an injury? It could impact College Football Playoff.

The Tennessee Volunteers have a mega matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs coming up. Now it's not clear if Nico Iamaleava will be available to play in that game.