Second year Tennessee coach Josh Heupel came to Atlanta Thursday feeling confident that he has restarted the winning tradition in Knoxville in just one season. The Vols went 7-6 last season but won four SEC games and claimed third place in the East. What’s really got Vols fans excited about this season is an offense that averaged 39 points per game last season, seventh best nationally.
Tennessee At A Glance
- Head Coach: Josh Heupel (2nd season, 7-6, 4-4 SEC, 35-14 overall in 4 years)
- Offensive Coordinator: Alex Kolesh (2nd season)
- Defensive Coordinator: Tim Banks (2nd season)
- 2021 Record: 7-6, 4-4 (Lost Music City Bowl)
- 2021 SEC Finish: 3rd East Division
- AP Poll finish: NR
- Returning Starters: 14 (8 offense; 6 defense)
- Key Departures: WR Velus Jones, SAF Theo Jackson, DT Matthew Butler
- Season Opener: vs. Ball State (Sept. 1)
- Key Games: at Pitt (Sept. 10); vs Florida (Sept. 24); vs Alabama (Oct. 15), at Georgia (Nov. 5)
- 2022 Depth Chart: CLICK HERE
- 2022 Schedule: CLICK HERE
