O’Brien, who had 23 tackles, 3 1/2 for losses, and one sack as a sophomore last season, was suspended for the Volunteers’ games against Oklahoma and Western Carolina for what Jones called a “poor decision” that violated team rules.

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The Vols — who are without All-SEC linebacker Curt Maggitt among several serious injuries — will try to snap a 10-game losing streak against Florida when they play at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday in Gainesville.