Jermod McCoy injury update: Vols DB leaves Alabama game after hit from behind

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Tennessee football continues to be hit with the injury bug in Saturday's game against Alabama.

Star defensive back Jermod McCoy was the latest to get hit with it on Saturday.

In the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Crimson Tide, the Vols defensive back appeared to have been hit in the back by Alabama offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts at the end of a play. ESPN broadcaster Sean McDonough reported McCoy was limping off the field at Neyland Stadium.

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Jermod McCoy injury update

McCoy's injury came in the third quarter at the end of play on a collision with Alabama's Roberts. He exited the field limping.

The 6-foot defensive back came up with a big interception in the first quarter, when he picked off Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe in the end zone with an impressive leaping catch. He returned the pick for 54 yards, setting the Vols up in Crimson Tide territory. Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert missed the field goal eight plays later.

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