University of Tennessee athletics director Danny White speaks during a press conference announcing Josh Heupel as football head coach for the University of Tennessee, in the Stokely Family Media Center in Neyland Stadium, in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan.27, 2021. Heupel0127 0096
Less than two months into his tenure, Josh Heupel is still getting settled in as the new Tennessee football head coach. That’s made harder given the fact that many fans weren’t supportive of the hire when it was made.
One of the names that popped up before Heupel’s hiring was Clemson Tigers offensive coordinator Tony Elliott.