Mandatory Credit: Photo by Thomas Mcewen/CSM/Shutterstock (9991842a) The Tennessee Vols head on to the filed before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville. TN NCAA Football Tennessee vs Vanderbilt, USA - 24 Nov 2018
Knoxville, Tenn.-The University of Tennessee has dropped out of the Liberty Bowl after Coach Jeremy Pruitt and several coaches and players tested positive for COVID-19.
“Earlier today, I was informed by our medical staff that I have tested positive for COVID-19, and I immediately began isolating at home,” Pruitt said in a statement. “I am experiencing mild symptoms but doing fine. We are obviously disappointed that we will not be able to play in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, but the health and safety of our student-athletes will always remain our top priority. I am especially proud of our team and medical staff in safely navigating through a unique season where we played all 10 of our regular-season games.”
The Vols have paused team activities following positive COVID-19 test results stemming from Sunday’s testing.