Tennessee running back breaks leg in single-vehicle crash, school says, putting season in doubt
A Tennessee football player 's season in jeopardy after he lost control of his car and broke his leg in a single-vehicle crash.
Key points
- Morris has rushed for 434 yards and three touchdowns this season, including a 66-yard score in the first quarter of last week's 34-6 win over the Wildcats.
- Running back Daune Morris, fresh off a big game against then-No.
- CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Morris apparently told police he lost control of his car while making a right turn trying to accelerate early Friday morning.
"Tennessee running back Daune Morris was involved in a one-vehicle accident off campus early Friday morning," the school said in a statement.
6 Kentucky that saved the Volunteers' season, now faces doubt on whether or not he will be able to play the rest of the year over something that may have been avoidable.
Additional details
- According to reports, citing records from the Knoxville Police Department, Morris' car hit a fire hydrant and rolled onto its side, while also hitting four other cars.
- "He sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including a broken leg, and is resting comfortably.
- 8 seed in the bracket, and they now undoubtedly control their own destiny to play in the postseason.
- The car, a 2021 Dodge Charger, eventually came to rest on its roof.
- Police did not immediately respond to an email from OutKick.
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