I’ve been pretty skeptical of Hendon Hooker’s Heisman prospects to this point, and it has nothing to do with Hooker himself or his production. That skepticism had everything to do with Tennessee’s win/loss record.
But on Saturday, Tennessee improved to 4-0. The Volunteers have now beaten Pittsburgh and Florida, racking up two top 20 wins. They’ve won their first two swing games, paving the way to a potentially special season on Rocky Top.
We know a couple things about the Heisman. You’ve got to have the numbers — and you’ve got to have the wins. So far, Hendon Hooker is doing both.