Josh Heupel has no update on Mike Matthews

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel had no injury update on wide receiver Mike Matthews after the junior hurt his right knee during the No. 8 Vols’ 22-7 win at Texas A&M on Saturday.

Matthews was injured on his second reception, a slant that he turned into a 17-yard gain while fighting for more yardage. He stayed down after the play and needed help leaving the field. After being evaluated in the injury tent, he later departed on crutches.

Heupel said Matthews had played well throughout the year and again Saturday. Tennessee would learn more after returning from the road trip, according to the coach.

Matthews finished with two catches for 42 yards. He entered the game with 37 receptions for 566 yards and four touchdowns, leading Tennessee in all three categories.

The victory kept Tennessee in the College Football Playoff hunt, but Matthews’ injury adds another concern for a roster already dealing with nine players who have season-ending injuries. That group includes defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby, offensive lineman Wendell Moe Jr., safeties Dylan Lewis and Edrees Farooq, tight end Ethan Davis, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, linebacker Jaedon Harmon, cornerback Jadais Richard and running back Daune Morris.

Why it matters

Matthews entered the game as Tennessee’s leader in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. The win kept No. 8 Tennessee in the College Football Playoff hunt while adding another injury concern for the Vols.

What to watch next

Heupel said Tennessee would learn more about Matthews’ injury after the team returned from Texas A&M.