Just 22 months ago, Joe Milton introduced himself to Tennessee fans as Josh Heupel’s first starting quarterback in Knoxville. The results? Lackluster. Milton couldn’t rein in his all-world arm, creating some early inconsistencies for Heupel’s 2021 offense.
By now you know the story. Hendon Hooker took over after Milton got hurt and turned in two of the best statistical years under center that Tennessee fans have ever seen.
What you didn’t see was Joe Milton heading for the exits. The Michigan transfer opted to play the long game, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for the 2023 season.