Dont’e Thornton receives status update after suffering lower-leg injury vs. Mizzou
By Ethan Stone
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Dont’e Thornton will miss the remainder of Tennessee’s Week 11 matchup against Missouri.
And though this is a big loss for the Vols in what is likely to end up being a barnburner, Thornton has already left his mark on this game. The Oregon transfer WR hauled in a beautiful touchdown throw from Joe Milton to give Tennessee and early lead, 7-3.
Cody Schrader, Mizzou’s star running back, gave Missouri the lead a few minutes later with a dominant Mizzou drive.
According to the CBS broadcast, Thornton suffered a lower-leg injury suffered on the below touchdown reception:
Great throw. Great catch.
Joe Milton connects with Dont’e Thornton Jr. for the @Vol_Football touchdown. pic.twitter.com/TK76gkN3Hb
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 11, 2023
There have been a lot of injuries in the one to start. Omarr Norman-Lott and Tamarion McDonald both suffered early injuries, as have a few Mizzou players such as DB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
We’re in for a good one here, folks. The Tigers lead Tennessee 10-7 with 9:22 remaining in the 2nd quarter.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
