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Updated OCT 8, 2026Javin Gordon’s status clouds Tennessee’s Arkansas backfield
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Tennessee running back Javin Gordon was listed as questionable for Saturday, Oct. 10, at Arkansas, a designation that could force the 4-1 Volunteers to adjust their running-back rotation in a conference road game. Gordon has 79 rushing yards on 20 attempts and one reception for 18 yards in two appearances this season. He transferred to Tennessee from Tulane after the 2025 season, when he played in 14 games, including six starts, and ran for 516 yards and five touchdowns on 128 attempts. Tennessee has not identified Gordon’s injury, said whether he will play or disclosed any workload restrictions. The Volunteers visit 2-3 Arkansas at 4:15 p.m. ET Saturday after losing 20-17 to Texas on Sept. 26. If Gordon cannot play, Tennessee will have less running-back depth while trying to avoid a second SEC loss.
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