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Tennessee football’s five biggest position battles for 2021 spring practice

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Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) warms up before a game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. 101720 Tenn Ky Pregame

With around 20 transfers, a new head coach and a brand new scheme on both sides of the ball, Tennessee football enters spring practice with tons of questions. However, all of that attrition has left starting spots wide open across the field, so while there is concern, many players on the roster should see opportunity.

Although spring ball is really the time to experiment rather than find starters, there are units where the position battles will begin immediately.