While it's still a bit up in the air when Jermod McCoy is going to get back on the field, Tennessee football fans can definitely relax knowing there's some needed experience ready to help lead the group until he's back. That'd be Colton Hood, who transferred in from Colorado.
Throughout the offseason and early on at camp, we've heard nothing but good things about Hood from Josh Heupel and the coaching staff. Hood knows there's going to be some added pressure on him, but that's the way he likes it. If anything, he's hoping to pay Tennessee back for taking a chance on him, as playing in the SEC is something he's not taking for granted:
Colorado transfer DB Colton Hood on coming to Tennessee: I saw an SEC school that made the playoffs last year and a dominant SEC defense.