Tennessee senior defensive back and return specialist Qua Moss landed on the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for Week 4, and you better believe it was earned. He absolutely balled out during their tough 20-17 loss to No. 1 Texas at Neyland Stadium on September 26.
The Texas Game Heroics
Moss was a beast on defense with five tackles and one pass breakup. But let’s be real, the play everyone is still talking about came on special teams. He returned three punts, and one of those was a ridiculous 57-yard touchdown. That score literally tied the game at 10-10, showing how much impact he had against the top team in the nation.
Versatility That Demands Recognition
This wasn’t a one-off performance either. Through four games this season, Moss has piled up 16 tackles, two tackles for a loss, and another pass breakup. He’s got 95 punt return yards total and that one electrifying punt return touchdown. He’s not just making plays, he’s making impact plays. He’s currently fourth in the SEC, averaging a sick 13.6 yards per punt return. The Paul Hornung Award, by the way, is a massive deal, recognizing the most versatile player in college football, honoring guys who crush it in multiple parts of the game. That’s exactly what Moss is doing.
Moss only transferred to Tennessee from Kansas State after the 2025 season, and he’s already making a huge name for himself, proving why he’s considered one of the most versatile players out there.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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