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Jeremy Pruitt updates QB Jarrett Guarantano’s status following surgery
By SDS Staff
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Jarrett Guarantano didn’t start the game against South Carolina Saturday night, but he played a key part.
Guarantano came off the bench and hit 11-of-19 passes for 229 yards and two touchdowns in the Vols 41-21 win over South Carolina. However, Guarantano injured his hand during the game.
Following the game, Jeremy Pruitt announced that his quarterback would have surgery for a broken bone. On Sunday night, Pruitt joined WNML Knoxville to further update Guarantano’s status following surgery.
“He had surgery on his hand. He had a screw put in there. He will be ready this week,” Pruitt told the radio station.
Tennessee plays UAB this week, and it opened as a two-touchdown favorite.
Brian Maurer’s status is currently unknown, but it appears that Guarantano will be ready to play. JT Shrout also played well, hitting 7-of-11 passes for 122 yards and one touchdown against the Gamecocks.
Tennessee kicks off against UAB Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
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