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Tennessee football: SEC Media Days comments suggest favorite at QB

Nov 21, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Joe Milton (5) throws the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Usually coaches don’t reveal a lot of information at SEC Media Days or in any press conference for that matter. However, in a shocking twist, Josh Heupel said just enough Tuesday in Alabama, addressing major Tennessee football offseason storyline.

Everybody knows the Vols have an open quarterback competition right now. Returners Harrison Bailey and Brian Maurer competed with Virginia Tech Hokies graduate transfer Hendon Hooker in the spring.