Travis Dorman

travis.dorman@knoxnews.com

The mother of former University of Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd was arrested during Tennessee's home football game against Florida on Sept. 24.

Tara Michelle Smotherman, 42, of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 28 on charges of physical assault and resisting arrest, according to court records.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office stated it received two complaints of Smotherman creating a disturbance during the game at Neyland Stadium. When KCSO officer Cheralyn Wood tried to escort Smotherman out of the stadium, Smotherman got in her face and started yelling at her, the records read.

Smotherman pushed Wood in the chest and became combative on the exit ramp as Wood and another officer escorted her out of the stadium, the records state. She continued to resist and verbally abuse the officers until they forced her to the ground and handcuffed her with her arms behind her back, according to the records.

Smotherman was taken to the Knox County Jail.

Tennessee coach Butch Jones said Monday that Hurd requested to transfer from the program. He is no longer listed on the team's roster.