Tennessee's preseason hype this year was largely based on its high amount of returning experience.
Now, heading into just the second game of the season, that experience has taken a hit.
Tennessee head coach Butch Jones said Wednesday afternoon that junior defensive tackle Danny O'Brien is suspended for this Saturday's game against Oklahoma, according to Wes Rucker of GoVols247. O'Brien's suspension is for an unknown "violation of team rules."
"It’s disappointing anytime you have to do that," Jones said Wednesday, per Rucker. "It’s like disciplining your own kids. You hate to do it, but you have to do it.