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Ball State: Names to know for the Cardinals

Tennessee is set to kickoff their 2022 season with a non-conference matchup against the Ball State Cardinals from the MAC. Mike Neu’s squad disappointed in 2021, putting up a 6-7 mark after returning several starters from the previous season. Now a handful of that core is gone, and Neu is tasked with replacing plenty of production.

Quarterback Drew Plitt and top receiver Justin Hall are gone, leaving two massive spots to fill in the offense. With that, here are the new faces that you should know heading into Thursday’s game.

QB John Paddock

Paddock, a redshirt junior who has yet to play any significant snaps in his college career, gets the nod to replace Plitt under center.