Tennessee football: Vols stock report following Week 13 of 2019

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Passing game

Who didn’t think this would be on the list. Jarrett Guarantano could earn a spot on here by himself, but Tennessee football’s passing game as a whole is dominating. Jauan Jennings has been Jauan Jennings, but Marquez Callaway and Josh Palmer have turned into stars over the past two games as well. And Dominick Wood-Anderson can be effective when needed.

Jim Chaney has turned strictly to that passing attack to win games, and he hasn’t pulled back at all. The Vols throw it all over the field, and the reason it’s a team effort is because even when Guarantano is a bit behind on a throw, one of his trusted receivers will still haul it in. Pass protection has been superb as well. It’s just an all-around team effort.

Inside linebackers

For the second straight game, Daniel Bituli had double-digit tackles. But this time, he and Henry To’o To’o both came through on huge plays to win. Bituli had a key third down sack in the fourth quarter for the Vols’ first defensive stand against the Missouri Tigers. To’o To’o had a tackle for a loss on their final defensive stand.

In the process, both guys were the stars of that game. They led the way for the pass rush that got so much love, and they have made an amazing duo. Bituli’s absence was severely missed early in the season, and To’o To’o has now developed enough that he should be able to thrive next year once Bituli leaves.