Author: AJ French

Setting the Tone With a big week 1 for Pitt against their backyard rival WV, it’s clear to say Pitt has some momentum coming into this game. Tennessee Vols performed well against Ball State (As expected), without giving up much of their playbook. After a close 41-34 victory for Pitt last year, this game is not just a new rivalry game, but a tone setter for the rest of the season. QB Battle Hooker and Slovis might have a field day. Hooker who was still very new at the starting position threw for 188 and 2 TDs against Pitt. He’s…

Changing the Culture. With Napier’s first game as Florida’s coach, it really is a story you have to love. A night game in Gainsville, with a young hometown hero named the starter, against a top 10 playoff hopeful team. The Gators showed who they are, and how they want to move on after a disappointing 2021 season. With a statement win early Florida showed they will not be a push over this year by any means. Small breakdown Florida virtually dominated at the O-line, rushing for 283 yards with 4 touchdowns, and gave up 0 sacks against a Utah defense…

Tennessee has entered the 2022 season with high hopes. After an exciting up-tempo display last year, the Vols and Heupel look to continue where they left off and improve on this new culture. An opener against Ball State on a Thursday is not exactly the excitement Vol fans want, but there is plenty to talk about and look forward to. This will be the eye test of the game Thursday. Air Raid Hendon Hooker continued where he left off last year, going 18-25 for 221 and 2 TDs, also 2 touchdowns on the ground in goal-line situations. The Vols showed…