Tennessee RB Daune Morris to miss remainder of 2026 season following car wreck, per report
By Mark Kern
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Tennessee running back Daune Morris was involved in a car accident Thursday night. Several Tennessee beat writers are reporting that Morris will miss this weekend’s game at Texas A&M after suffering a leg injury in the wreck. Official word on the severity of Morris’ injuries are unavailable at this time.
According to a report from Matt Zenitz, Morris is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season. Zenitz is the only major reporter relaying this news as of 10 a.m. Friday morning.
The sophomore from Tennessee has shown big-time potential for the Volunteers, rushing for 434 yards and 3 touchdowns thus far in the season. Morris helped the Vols to a fast start last week against Kentucky, scoring a 66-yard touchdown on the first drive of the game. With DeSean Bishop wearing down opponents throughout the game, Morris provided the team with a game-breaking ability with his terrific speed.
With Morris out, guys like Javin Gordon, Justin Baker, and Hunter Barnes may be called upon more moving forward to help give Bishop a breather. While losing a guy of Morris’ talent hurts, the Volunteers have depth and talent to be able to continue to run the ball like they have all year.
The Volunteers will look to continue their march to the College Football Playoff on Saturday when they travel to College Station to take on the Texas A&M Aggies. Kickoff for that game is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET and that game will be on ESPN.
