Hendon Hooker Heisman campaign back on track: Tennessee QB has big first half against Mizzou
By Andrew Olson
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Hendon Hooker’s Heisman Trophy hopes took a hit in Week 10 when Tennessee got dominated by Georgia. The campaign looks to be back on track.
The No. 5 Volunteers are hosting Mizzou in Week 11. Hooker is back to putting up highlights, like his first-half touchdown run.
Tennessee wastes no time going back up two scores! Hendon Hooker wants that Heisman ? pic.twitter.com/jl0gnhy12A
— The Transfer Portal CFB (@TPortalCFB) November 12, 2022
It was just part of an impressive first half for the Tennessee QB. Back home on Rocky Top, Hooker already has more passing yards (229) in the first half against Mizzou than he did in the whole Week 10 game at Georgia (195). Hooker (17-of-24) had 1 passing TD in the first half.
Hooker is still one of the most prominent Heisman candidates, along with Michigan RB Blake Corum, Ohio StateQB C.J. Stroud, TCU QB Max Duggan and others.
Just give the Heisman to Hendon Hooker now
— Brandon Karkiewicz (@BrandoKarko) November 12, 2022
Weekly reminder Hendon Hooker should win the Heisman. #GBO
— Jake Taylor (@Jake_Taylor44) November 12, 2022
Hendon Hooker touchdown run. HENDO CINCO FOR HEISMAN
— Will Pesek (@WillPesek_) November 12, 2022
Back on track for Heisman @HeismanTrophy @henhook2 carry the fight, put on more steam pic.twitter.com/OXqORquNOK
— Kellen Streno (@QstnableAtBest) November 12, 2022
The Hendon Hooker Heisman campaign rolls on. #Vols
— Michael (@LonnieKiffin) November 12, 2022
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On Senior Day in Knoxville, Hooker and the Vols are leading Mizzou 28-17 at the half. The game is airing on CBS.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
