Mike Matthews’ role detailed for Vols ahead of College Football Playoff

Mike Matthews. Tennessee Volunteers versus Vanderbilt Commodores football on November 30, 2024 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Tennessee wide receiver Mike Matthews appeared in 10 games during his freshman regular season in 2024.

The 6-foot-1, 197-pound freshman totaled seven receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns. He also recorded 32 yards on one kick return.

Tennessee will next play in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Ohio State on Saturday (8 p.m. EST, ABC).

Ahead of Saturday’s matchup, Tennessee offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle met with media. He discussed if Matthews can contribute during the College Football Playoff.

“We fully intend on Mike being a big part of everything we’re doing,” Halzle said. “It’s the same thing now. If this goes the way you want it to go, you’ve got four games left. You’ve got a quarter of a season left to play right here. All those guys that are here and going, we expect them to play at high level. We feel comfortable throwing anybody out there. Our guys are prepared and ready to play, and they’re dang good players. Anybody that’s called upon, we expect that they go out and they play at a high level. We expect to see that here every week.”

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Publish date : 2024-12-18 13:06:00

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