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Tennessee football LB leaves game against Florida

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Tennessee football LB leaves game against Florida

Keenan Pili suffered an apparent right leg injury during Tennessee football against Florida on Saturday.

According to ESPN, the seventh-year senior linebacker will not return against the Gators. Pili reached for his right leg after making a tackle on a short completion to Florida's Arlis Boardingham near midfield in the first quarter.

Pili returned to UT this season after suffering a season-ending injury in the 2023 season opener against Virginia. It was his second medical redshirt season. Pili took advantage of the extra year of eligibility he had due to a season-ending knee injury in 2021 at BYU.

He transferred to Tennessee after the 2022 season.

Update on Keenan Pili's injury

Pili was the first player to reach Boardingham after catching a 7-yard pass from quarterback Graham Mertz on third-and-11. He fell to the ground and lay on the grass, requiring medical attention on the field and assistance leaving the field.

He left at 10:23 am.

Jeremiah Telander replaces Keenan Pili against Florida

Sophomore linebacker Jeremiah Telander filled in for Pili on the following Florida trip. Telander has 13 tackles in five games with a pass breakup and a fumble recovery.

Keenan Pili stats for Tennessee football

Pili is Tennessee's leading tackler this season with 28 tackles in five games. He also has two quarterback rushes.

RETURN: Why Keenan Pili decided to return to Tennessee football in 2024 after a season-ending injury

The veteran linebacker is an integral part of UT's top-ranked defense.

Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @ByMikeWilson. If you like Mike's coverage, consider a digital subscription to access everything.

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