Josh Heupel held his regular Monday press conference, and while he reviewed the Alabama game, Heupel also offered an update on Tennessee safety Jaylen McCollough.

McCollough did not play against Alabama after he was arrested on felony charges of aggravated assault earlier in the week. His status for upcoming weeks remains uncertain. McCollough last week maintained ‘complete innocence’ according to Knoxville attorney Chloe Akers.

“He’s not suspended,” Heupel said. “He’s been around, just wasn’t available for Saturday. Process still going on with him and we’ll see how that continues to play out here. Look forward to having him available soon.”

Heupel did not explain if McCollough’s absence was an administrative decision, or a coaches decision.

McCollough is one of the more experience players on the Tennessee defense, and he has started for Tennessee since the final 6 games of 2019, his freshman season.