After a few bumpy games, Tennessee’s offense seems to be settling in. Performances against Pittsburgh, even Florida in spots, and then the onslaught in Missouri have given us some tangible evidence that Josh Heupel knows what he’s doing.
So what changed from week one after that uncomfortable Bowling Green game? The quarterback, of course. Virginia Tech transfer Hendon Hooker took over after Joe Milton was injured, and the offense has gone from there. Efficiency has been the name of the game as Hooker has continued to find his footing.
Hooker didn’t win the job in fall camp, but his performance since being inserted into the lineup has forced the staff’s hand.