Report: Tennessee WR Cedric Tillman has ankle surgery

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman underwent a procedure known as tightrope surgery on his left ankle last week, ESPN reported Thursday.

Tillman missed the Volunteers' win over Florida last week with a high ankle sprain.

No. 8 Tennessee (4-0) is off this week before a trip to LSU on Oct. 8. It's unknown how long Tillman might sit out.

"Obviously, we're a long way away from game time," Heupel said Wednesday of Tillm