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Tennessee lists new middle linebacker with Darrin Kirkland out against Ohio

Adam Spencer

By Adam Spencer

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When sophomore LB Darrin Kirkland Jr. went down with an ankle injury during the Battle at Bristol game on Saturday, it left Tennessee scrambling for answers at the middle linebacker position.

The Volunteers’ new depth chart reveals the solution the team will go with against Ohio this weekend — junior Colton Jumper:

Hopefully for the Vols, Jumper makes it through the game unscathed, as no backup was listed.

Jumper played in 13 games in 2015, recording 10 tackles.

Adam Spencer

Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.

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