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Qua Moss named to Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll after Texas game
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Tennessee senior defensive back and return specialist Qua Moss was named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll after Week 4.
He received the honor following his performance in Tennessee's, 20-17, loss to No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26 at Neyland Stadium. Moss recorded five tackles and one pass breakup.
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On special teams, he returned three punts, including one for a 57-yard touchdown that tied the Tennessee- Texas game, 10-10.
Through four games this season, Moss has totaled 16 tackles, two tackles for a loss, one pass breakup, 95 punt return yards and one punt return touchdown. He ranks fourth in the SEC, averaging 13.6 yards per punt return.
Moss transferred to Tennessee from Kansas State after the 2025 football season.
The Paul Hornung Award, presented annually by the Louisville Sports Commission, recognizes the most versatile player in college football. The honor recognizes players who demonstrate excellence in multiple facets of the game.
Qua Moss. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Air Force One flies over Neyland Stadium. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns on Sept. 26, 2026. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire.
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Air Force One flies over Neyland Stadium. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns on Sept. 26, 2026. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Josh Heupel. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Steve Sarkisian. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Arch Manning. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Xavier Gilliam. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Arch Manning. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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DeSean Bishop.Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Johnny Knoxville. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Nick Saban. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Kirk Herbstreit. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Pat McAfee. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Rece Davis. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Desmond Howard. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Jessica Sims. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Shane Gillis. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Will Muschamp. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Mark Stoops. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Checker Neyland. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Air Force One flies over Neyland Stadium. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns on Sept. 26, 2026. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire.
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Air Force One flies over Neyland Stadium. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns on Sept. 26, 2026. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire.
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Josh Heupel. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Steve Sarkisian. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Arch Manning. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Xavier Gilliam. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Arch Manning. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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DeSean Bishop.Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Johnny Knoxville. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Nick Saban. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Kirk Herbstreit. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Pat McAfee. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Rece Davis. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Desmond Howard. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jessica Sims. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Shane Gillis. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: No. 1 Texas defeats Tennessee football at Neyland Stadium
Will Muschamp. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Mark Stoops. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Checker Neyland. Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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