Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker Has an Open Playbook in Year Two
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker has more control of the playbook here in his second year in the Josh Heupel offensive system. Despite how dynamic Tennessee’s quarterback was while finishing the season as the SEC’s highest-rated quarterback, it was just Hooker’s first year in the system, and he didn’t even begin the year as the starter. […]
Both Tennessee, Pittsburgh Facing Injury Questions Ahead Of Top 25 Matchup
We’re just one week into the 2022 college football season but injuries are a factor for both Tennessee and Pittsburgh ahead of this weekend’s top 25 matchup in the Steel City. No. 24 Tennessee had five players inactive for its season opener against Ball State, headlined by co-starting MIKE linebacker Juwan Mitchell. Most inactive Vols […]
Tennessee QB Joe Milton III Shows His Immense Value in Ball State Victory
While he might not be the first name that comes to everyone’s mind, Vols quarterback Joe Milton III should be looked at as one of the most valuable players on the Tennessee team – and he’s not even the starter. What Milton provides Tennessee is an experienced, veteran backup quarterback that has size, talent, and […]
Why Tennessee Played Freshman Defenders Early Against Ball State
Tennessee coaches touted their improved defensive depth throughout fall camp. The Vols claimed they would use more players and freshmen Elijah Herring and Josh Josephs early playing time against Ball State may be the best evidence to support that through one game. Herring played 20 snaps and Josephs played 14 snaps against the Cardinals. On […]
Where the SEC Stands in Week Two AP Rankings
The first week of college football is in the books. Entering the season, the SEC started with six teams in the inaugural week one college football AP poll. However, after an opening weekend that saw every SEC team except for LSU find a victory, the league now has two additional teams from the SEC East […]
Tennessee Jumps Into Top 25 After Season Opening Win
Tennessee football made its season debut in the AP Top 25 Monday, coming in at No. 24 following its season opening victory over Ball State. Tennessee remained on the outside looking in of the Coaches Poll, coming in at No. 26 after receiving 143 votes to No. 25 BYU’s 170 votes. The Vols were the […]
New Impact Players Emerge for Tennessee During Ball State Victory
Besides the 49-point victory to open the season, one of the most beneficial aspects of Tennessee’s blowout win over Ball State to start the season is the sheer amount of players that Tennessee was able to rotate in. From backup defensive backs to freshman wide receivers, Tennessee was able to get plenty of guys on-field […]
Everything Josh Heupel Said About Pittsburgh Monday
Tennessee is 1-0 and moving to its first major challenge of the 2022 season. The Vols travel to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh where they’ll face No. 17 Pitt for round two of the Johnny Majors Classic. The Panthers won round one, 41-34, inside Neyland Stadium last year in the first game Hendon Hooker played major […]
Pitt Coach Pat Narduzzi Talks Hooker’s Growth, Tennessee’s Offense
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi doesn’t recommend playing cover three against Josh Heupel and Tennessee’s fast paced offense. That’s not a major burden for the eighth year Pitt coach. The former defensive coordinator’s Panthers defense runs an abundance of man coverage. Heupel commented on the need to be ready for it, but that ability to play […]
WATCH: Josh Heupel Opens Up Week Two Against Pittsburgh
The Tennessee Volunteers are 1-0 to start their season and now have their sights set on a week two matchup against Pittsburgh. In 2021, led by Josh Heupel in just his second game at the helm for Tennessee, the Volunteers narrowly lost to the Panthers by a score of 41-34 in the inaugural Johnny Majors […]