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Tennessee football: Joe Milton starting. Did other QBs have a chance?

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) during morning football practice on campus on Friday, August 20, 2021. Kns Ut Football Practice Bp

The largest question surrounding Tennessee football entering the 2021 season has been put to rest, at least for now. In his Week One Monday press conference, head coach Josh Heupel named Michigan Wolverines transfer Joe Milton III as his starting quarterback.

Sorry, but you immediately have to question if this was ever a fair competition. Milton, who stands at 6’5″ 244 pounds, is the one quarterback on the roster Heupel signed.