Breaking down Tennessee’s starters versus Ball State
Tennessee (1-0) kicked off its 2022 season Thursday against Ball State at Neyland Stadium under second-year head coach Josh Heupel.
The Vols defeated Ball State (0-1), 59-10.
Tennessee totaled 569 yards (351 passing, 218 rushing) against the Cardinals. Ball State totaled 343 yards (269 passing, 74 rushing) against the Vols.
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Below are Tennessee’s starting players in its season-opening game against Ball State.
Quarterback: Hendon Hooker
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Running back: Jabari Small
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Wide receiver: Cedric Tillman
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Wide receiver: Jalin Hyatt
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Wide receiver: Bru McCoy
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Offensive line: Gerald Mincey
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Offensive line: Jerome Carvin
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Offensive line: Cooper Mays
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Offensive line: Javontez Spraggins
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Offensive line: Darnell Wright
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Tight end: Princeton Fant
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Defensive back: Trevon Flowers
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Defensive back: Jaylen McCollough
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Defensive back: Warren Burrell
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Defensive back: Tamarion McDonald
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Defensive back: Christian Charles
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Defensive line: Byron Young
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Defensive line: Tyler Baron
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Defensive line: Omari Thomas
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Defensive line: Kurott Garland
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Linebacker: Aaron Beasley
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Linebacker: Jeremy Banks
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