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Josh Heupel and Tennessee continued its strong season following the big win over Alabama with a 65-24 win over UT-Martin on Saturday.
Hendon Hooker rang up 276 yards passing and 3 touchdowns, and Jalin Hyatt caught 7 passes for 174 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win. Ramel Keyton added 2 touchdowns on 5 catches for 77 yards.
The Vols return to action next week against Kentucky.
After the game, Heupel spoke with the media, and here’s a sampling of his comments:
Josh Heupel on Hendon Hooker breaking Heath Shuler’s record for consecutive games throwing a touchdown: His consistency and growth has been tremendous. It’s a great opportunity for everybody to learn.
— GoVols247 (@GoVols247) October 22, 2022
#Vols head coach Josh Heupel: I thought our starters did a really nice job in all three phases of the game. I didn’t think our young players performed the way their capable of, though. But a great opportunity to learn going forward.
— Ben McKee (@benmckee14) October 22, 2022
Heupel says it was a great celebration of Title IX and Pat Summitt’s legacy. #Vols #LadyVols
— Reece Van Haaften (@Reece_VH) October 22, 2022
Heupel says he didn’t feel like the young guys performed like they were capable of. #Vols
— Reece Van Haaften (@Reece_VH) October 22, 2022
Heupel said that the team got thinner at defensive back. Says that Brandon Turnage is fine. Just didn’t feel right putting him back in the game at that point. #Vols
— Reece Van Haaften (@Reece_VH) October 22, 2022
#Vols coach Josh Heupel, a former national-title-winning QB, grinned a little when asked about senior tight end Princeton Fant’s 66-yard touchdown pass to Jalin Hyatt: I mean, it was a special throw. It was. Special throw. He was under pressure there.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) October 22, 2022
Josh Heupel on #Vols WR Jalin Hyatt: He’s prepared to take advantage of his opportunities and now he’s playing at a really high level.
— Ben McKee (@benmckee14) October 22, 2022
Josh Heupel: There’s a lot of things to work on in all three phases. Good teams get better over the course of the season.
— GoVols247 (@GoVols247) October 22, 2022
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
