Evan Berry gave Tennessee a huge spark on the opening kickoff Saturday against Southern Miss.

But the senior safety's season has come to an end, coach Butch Jones said Monday, after Berry left the 24-10 win with an injury that he has battled throughout the season.

"Just his will to get back and play his senior year," Jones said in praise of Berry. "The want to be out there and help his football team win I think speaks volumes about him.”

Berry was injured in the first half of Tennessee' season-opener and did not play again until the Vols played at Kentucky on Oct. 28. He didn't get a chance to return a kickoff against the Wildcats, but he ran back the opening kickoff 46 yards against Southern Miss to set up a Vols touchdown.

"He can change field position in a hurry," Jones said. "He’s a threat every time he gets his hands on the ball. He’s a threat to score."

Tennessee has not disclosed the nature of Berry's injury.

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Redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Guarantano is "much, much better" Monday after leaving the game Saturday with a heavily taped right ankle. He is probable as the Vols (4-5, 0-5 SEC) face Missouri (4-5, 1-4) on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network). Guarantano sat out the second half against the Golden Eagles, with freshman quarterback Will McBride making his debut in relief.

Jones would not discuss the nature of Guarantano's injury after the game, saying he will not comment on injuries "to protect our players."

Freshman cornerback Shawn Shamburger, who had a solid starting debut at Alabama, also is probable.

"He will be ready to go," Jones said.

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Wide receiver Marquez Callaway as well as offensive linemen Brett Kendrick and Drew Richmond are questionable, Jones said. Callaway left Saturday's game with an injury after trainers examined his ankle on the field. Kendrick and Richmond – Tennessee's starting tackles – did not play as the Vols started a patchwork offensive line.

Offensive lineman Marcus Tatum will be out for a third week in a row. He had his right foot in a boot Saturday. Wide receiver Latrell Williams will have season-ending surgery.