WATCH: Kirk Herbstreit praises Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano for go-ahead drive against Auburn
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Kirb Herbstreit was busy prepping for the primetime showdown between Michigan and Wisconsin last Saturday, but he didn’t overlook Tennessee’s stunning win at then-No. 21 Auburn early that day.
What really stood out to the ESPN analyst was the play of sophomore quarterback Jarrett Guarantano on the Volunteers’ go-ahead drive, which he punctuated with a touchdown pass on third and 10. But Guarantano set up the game-changing score with two other impressive plays on the drive, which Herbstreit was eager to point out in a video he tweeted Monday.
Hey @BroadwayJay2 GREAT JOB on this pivotal drive in the 3rd Qtr. Showed a lot of maturity and toughness to lead @Vol_Football to a go ahead score. Congrats on the win and keep grinding!!! pic.twitter.com/fMkaXiviRB
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 15, 2018
“You talk about growing up in one drive?” Herbstreit said. ” … That could be a pivotal point in this young man’s career.”
Guarantano finished Tennessee’s 30-24 win completing 21 of 32 passes for 328 yards and two scores. If Herbstreit is to be believed, his performance on the go-ahead drive could launch Guarantano to even bigger things.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
