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Vols football: Will McBride's mother Stephanie is 'speechless' about son's debut

Phil Kaplan
Knoxville

Stephanie McBride was one proud mom on Saturday night.

Tennessee quarterback Will McBride (17) throws a pass during an game between Tennessee and Southern Miss at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

 

McBride's son, Will, made his college debut for Tennessee (4-5, 0-5 SEC) in a 24-10 win over Southern Miss at Neyland Stadium to snap a four-game losing streak.

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McBride, a freshman, was headed to a redshirt season. However, junior quarterback Quintin Dormady underwent season-ending shoulder surgery this week. It was apparent that McBride was next in line if starting QB Jarrett Guarantano was injured.

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Guarantano was injured during the Vols' drive in the second quarter. McBride entered the game and handed the ball off to John Kelly.

Stephanie McBride went to Twitter to show her excitement.

 

Stephanie McBride's Twitter profile says "Wife, Mother, Executive Director for Professional Learning in CCISD, and a Tennessee football fan who is thankful to God everyday!"