Once again, it’s football time in Tennessee.
The Volunteers kick off their 2022 season on Thursday night, set to open against Ball State in Neyland Stadium. It’s year two for Josh Heupel, who surprised most around the SEC with a solid first season in Knoxville. With plenty of returning production, most expect another step forward for Tennessee.
That journey begins with Mike Neu’s Ball State Cardinals. Neu is tasked with replacing plenty of production from last year’s team, including his quarterback, top receiver and a handful of defensive starters. Ball State went 6-7 last season, which was a disappointment considering what returned to the roster.