Did Joe Milton do enough to stake a claim as QB1 for Tennessee?

Tennessee beat Clemson 31-14 in the Orange Bowl. It was Tennessee's first 11-win season since 2001. Joe Milton played the entire game at quarterback for the Volunteers. He completed 19 of 28 passes for 251 yards and 3 touchdowns. He replaced Hendon Hooker, who was injured in Tennessee’s loss to South Carolina.

Milton was the quarterback for the Volunteers against the Tigers. He was replaced by Hooker due to injury. Hookers will take control of the offense for 2021 and the first part of 2022.

Milton was benched this year, but he was better in the games he played in 2022. He was more accurate and in control of the offense. Milton didn't play much against Vanderbilt, because they played much of that game in rain.

Tennessee beat the Tigers 21-14 on Friday night. Milton connected with Ramel Keyton on a 46-yard touchdown to push the lead back to 14.

Milton threw two touchdown passes in the game. The first one was a strike on the post route. The second one he hit on a dig route and it was the first touchdown.

Joe Milton is the new starting quarterback for Tennessee. He will start the 2023 season as the starter. He started the 2021 season and gave way to Hooker. On Friday night he showed he can be a good starting QB. His touchdown pass to Squirrel White was a great example.