Tennessee’s most valuable player could be forced to face his Kryptonite Saturday night at Kroger Field. Hendon Hooker has the Vols exceeding expectations in Josh Heupel’s first year in Knoxville, but that could change quickly with a little help from Mother Nature.
Hooker did not start the season under center, but quickly took the reins for Joe Milton, injecting energy into Heupel’s offense. He is completing 68.7% of his passes for 1,578 yards, 17 touchdowns and thrown only two interceptions. Hooker uses his legs well too, rushing for more than 400 yards and four touchdowns.
Before taking his talents to Rocky Top as a grad transfer, Hooker began his career at Virginia Tech.