Mike Matthews, WR for the Vols, gets offensive MVP at the Polynesian Bowl.

 

Mike  Mathews One of the Vols’ signees won offensive MVP at the Polynesian Bowl for the second year in a row. The previous five-star prospect, Nico Iamaleava, a freshman quarterback from Tennessee, took home the prize last year. took part in some of Tennessee’s on-campus bowl practices last month before playing in the Under Armour Next All-America Game in Orlando, Florida, earlier this month. This week, he had another opportunity to play, and he made a huge play that gave a hint of the skill that has made him a standout player in the Vols’ 2024 recruiting class.

With a stellar performance Friday night in the Polynesian Bowl, the five-star wide receiver from Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia, who signed with Tennessee last month, officially completed his high school career. At Kamehameha Schools’ Kunuiakea Stadium, he caught a 40-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to spark Team Makai’s second-half comeback and a 28-17 victory over Team Mauka, earning him offensive most valuable player honors in the Honolulu all-star game.

One of the Vols’ signees won offensive MVP at the Polynesian Bowl for the second year in a row. The previous five-star prospect, Nico Iamaleava, a freshman quarterback from Tennessee, took home the prize last year.

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