Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava cleared to play vs Georgia

 Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been cleared to play Saturday night when sixth-ranked Volunteers face No. 11 Georgia in a game with major College Football Playoff ramifications.

Iamaleava was injured in a victory over Mississippi State and reportedly began week in concussion protocol.

After being listed as questionable on first two injury reports filed with Souastern Conference, Iamaleava was not on report Friday.

Iamaleava has played a big role in Tennessee’s four-game winning streak. Going back to second half of an Oct. 19 victory over Alabama, he has completed 65% of his passes for 1,879 yards and 11 touchdowns, with four interceptions.

Receiver Dont'e Thornton has also been given green light to play for Tennessee after initially being listed as questionable with a hand injury. He les Volunteers with 505 yards receiving and four TDs.