Just one week before spring practice begins, Tennessee has paused all football activities due to a COVID outbreak within the program. Per Jimmy Hyams, positive tests and contract tracing are the official reasons for the shutdown, with both players and coaches affected.
BREAKING NEWS: The Tennessee football program has been shut down due to positive COVID tests and contact tracing. It was shuttered this morning and is set to reopen Monday, if no further outbreak. That includes players and coaches.
— Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) March 17, 2021
Tennessee is set to open the spring period on March 23rd.