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UT Vols LB Daniel Bituli ejected for targeting, will miss first half vs. Alabama

Blake Toppmeyer
Knoxville
Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli (35) takes down Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) during a game between Tennessee and Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

AUBURN, Ala. – Tennessee's inside linebacker Daniel Bituli was ejected for targeting in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against No. 21 Auburn.

The Vols upset the Tigers 30-24.

He'll have to sit out the first half of next Saturday's game against No. 1 Alabama.

Bituli leads the team in tackles with 31.