A scary situation has gotten much worse for Tennessee and Josh Heupel. Breaking news came in, per On3's Chris Low and Austin Price, that backup running back Daune Morris was involved in an overnight car accident. However, CBS insider Matt Zenitz has just reported that Morris, coming off one of his best games of the year in the win over Kentucky, will now be out for the season. Just awful.
Against Kentucky, the 5-10, 200-pounder got things going with a bang for the Vols against the Wildcats, breaking free for a 66-yard touchdown run. On the night, Morris finished with five carries, 85 yards, and his memorable score. He was expected to keep getting more work to help the Vols potentially grab a seat in the College Football Playoff, but we now know that his year is done.
Tennessee running back Daune Morris is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a leg injury that he sustained in an overnight car accident, sources tell @CBSSports.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) November 13, 2026
Had run for 434 yards this season for the No. 8 ranked Vols. pic.twitter.com/2SXaYv3g63
Daune Morris' season-ending injury is another major blow for the Vols
You've just got to feel terrible for Morris. The Chattanooga product has been a reliable No. 2 running back for the Vols this season, recording 66 carries for 434 yards and three touchdowns. DeSean Bishop will, of course, continue to be the workhorse for the rushing attack, as he's already passed the 1,000-yard mark for the campaign.
However, whenever Bishop has needed a breather, Morris has been ready to fire in whenever his number was called by Heupel. That was going to be the case for the tough upcoming road contest at Texas A&M, plus the dances with LSU and Vanderbilt. Now, though, Morris won't be in action until 2027 at the earliest.
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