Josh Heupel and Tennessee pretty much came out of nowhere to find seven wins in 2021. Heupel was facing a gutted roster upon arrival in Knoxville, but his spread, up-tempo offensive system proved to be an equalizer for the Volunteers.
Tennessee immediately got back to beating who they’re supposed to beat, climbing back to mid-pack in the SEC. Now with another full offseason to settle in, expectations are rising for Heupel in year two.
It’s only March, but you can already feel the momentum building on the Tennessee hype train for the fall. Brad Crawford of 247Sports is the latest to throw some gas on the fire, listing Tennessee as a ‘buy’ ahead of the 2022 season.