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Tennessee football: Could Jarrett Guarantano have a breakout season?

Jarrett Guarantano is Tennessee’s starting quarterback, and yes he’s better than you care to admit. Maybe it’s a pride thing for you now, but it’s okay to change your mind.

Surely you know who I’m talking about, but in case you forgot he is the quarterback that ESPN showed being standoffish in the 2017 season opener against Georgia Tech. Guarantano received more television time as the backup quarterback and didn’t play a single down.

Guarantano was doubted by many in the quarterback battle of 2017 against Quinten Dormady. That season Guarantano got his chance and outperformed Dormady by having a 6.