Tennessee receiver Bru McCoy underwent successful surgery Sunday morning after struggling a fracture-dislocation of his proper ankle all over the Volunteers’ 41-20 house win against South Carolina in Week 5, the team announced. McCoy’s harm befell on a 17-yard reception all over the second one quarter of the competition, requiring him to be carted off the sphere sooner than he was once transported to a neighborhood health center for additional analysis.
“Bru McCoy underwent successful surgery this morning after suffering a fracture-dislocation of his right ankle on Saturday night,” Tennessee introduced in a observation Sunday. “Bru and his family appreciate all of your prayers and support since last night and in the days ahead. Bru has displayed unwavering toughness, character and leadership as a Vol on and off the field, and he now begins the road to recovery, determined to make this just a minor setback on his football journey.”
McCoy, isTennessee’s second-leading receiver throughout the first month of the season. He was once credited with two catches for 21 overall yards sooner than exiting the competition. On the season, McCoy has stuck 17 passes for 217 yards and a landing, averaging 12.8 yards in line with catch.
“I hate what happened to Bru,” Tennessee trainer Josh Heupel told reporters after the sport. “We will have more of an update tomorrow or Monday. Everybody saw it was a lower-body injury that didn’t look good. There is nobody better than him.”
A touted prospect within the 2019 recruiting magnificence, McCoy started his collegiate occupation at USC, however noticed restricted motion all over his time with the Trojans. He transferred to Tennessee in time for the 2022 marketing campaign and was a full-time starter for the Volunteers as they marched to an 11-2 document that integrated wins against Alabama and Clemson.Â