CM – Tennessee loses WR start to Georgia

Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton left the game against Georgia in the first quarter with an apparent torso injury and the transfer to the state of Mississippi will not return.

Payton had a catch for eight yards before leaving the game, and a nearly 31-yard touchdown catch in which he was interfered in the pass.

Vols junior wideout Ramel Keyton saw action in Payton’s absence and caught and exchanged two passes for 20 yards in the first quarter.

Payton’s Vols currently lead the Georgia Bulldogs No. 1, 10-7 with 12 minutes remaining in the first half.

Payton had previously caught a touchdown pass in four of the last five matchups, including a 75-yard pass Catch and run-on-play one last week against Kentucky.