KNOXVILLE — Tennessee enters game week for its first contest of the 2020 campaign. All for Tennessee 22 hours Tennessee football: 10 players Vols can't afford to lose in 2020 All for Tennessee 1 day Tennessee football: SEC must … Volunteer Country Staff . Right now, he’s operating at a high level.”, Weinke then turned to what Guarantano has to do in order to operate at a high level during the 2020 season. “It was a constant communication with him, regardless of what happened, if he was pulled or had an opportunity to start or came into a game. Suddenly, with the news of Trey Smith returning and Cade Mays’ transfer, the Vols are primed to have one of the most talented offensive lines in the SEC in 2020 along with multiple key contributors returning on both sides of the ball. He might as well get his shot in 2020. Our post will be separated into the projected starter, the projected backups, biggest questions and a final take. pic.twitter.com/MDsN0lslIf, — SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) March 19, 2020. In the words of Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt: “One thing I figured out a long time ago, you better keep signing quarterbacks until you got one. For the first time in many years, the Vols return their offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, and head coach from the previous year. As a result, the unit is much more experienced heading into this year. Bailey will get every chance to push Guarantano for the chance to start. Collin Hill will be the starting quarterback when the South Carolina Gamecocks open the 2020 football season against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 26, … Vols Wire outlines the two programs having parallels heading into the season opener Sept. 26. Welcome to Vols Wire's European Union Experience. Here is a look at the Tennessee football Volunteers’ quarterback situation for 2020. Going into Pruitt’s first season in 2018, there hardly seemed to be any separation between Guarantano and Keller Chryst in the quarterback battle. Pruitt and Co. have shown they are not afraid to play multiple quarterbacks throughout a season. Much-maligned upcoming redshirt senior Jarrett Guarantano announced on his Twitter account Tuesday night that he will return for his final year of eligibility, slamming the door shut on rumors of his transfer. The Vols begin their 2020 all-SEC season on the road in Williams-Brice Stadium, where four current Tennessee players shined as South Carolina natives. (Photo … The honest truth is this is a two-man race. Is Tennessee football bringing back striped pants? While it is possible Bailey comes in and takes command of the job, make no mistake. That doesn’t mean this is the end of the controversy, however. Tennessee QB Coach Chris Weinke Offers Praise for Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano Ahead of 2020 Season. There are few things slowing down the hype train that will carry into Jeremy Pruitt’s third season at the helm in Knoxville. However, things did not come easily for the Volunteers Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium. While having an established and entrenched leader under center is the ultimate goal, it’s not a forgone conclusion. It seems as though Guarantano plays his best when doubts about his ability are at their highest. 16 Tennessee started the 2020 season 1-0 by defeating South Carolina, 31-27, at Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday. While JT Shrout and Brian Maurer showed flashes of talent in 2019, Guarantano solidified himself as the best option from the 2019 roster by season’s end. © ©2020 Copyright A to Z Sports Nashville. South Carolina named Collin Hill as its starting quarterback against Tennessee. There’s no doubt that Guarantano had a strong finish to the 2019 season. But, credit to him, he stayed the course. https://volswire.usatoday.com/2020/01/15/a-way-too-early-preview-of-tennessees-2020-quarterback-battle/, Vols' defensive lineman announces he is not playing at South Carolina, ESPN College GameDay predictions for Tennessee-South Carolina, Tennessee-South Carolina score predictions, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The honest truth is this is a two-man race. And if he falters, the Vols would have plenty of experience behind him. By: Ken Lay, [jwplayer rG168Rgr-er0jUifI] KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891. He’s operating as goods as I’ve seen him, since I’ve been here.”. Of course, it’s unlikely that Tennessee actually enters the 2020 season with this much depth. That was assured when Hill beat out … It was Tennessee that made a crucial special teams miscue early that could have landed it in precarious straits, but the Vols' defense stiffened. In addition to Maurer and Shrout, Harrison Bailey, who was touted as one of the top recruits the nation had to offer last year, is set to make his debut in orange and white this season — although he appears to be somewhat fading in the race for the starting job due to the lack of practices caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic.