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Tennessee football vs. Tennessee Tech: Five Golden Eagles to watch for

By Caleb Calhoun

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 07: A Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles helmet on the sidelines during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 07, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 07: A Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles helmet on the sidelines during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 07, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) /
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KNOXVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 11: Detailed view of the checkered endzone at Neyland Stadium during a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Chattanooga Mocs on October 11, 2014 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 45-10. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 11: Detailed view of the checkered endzone at Neyland Stadium during a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Chattanooga Mocs on October 11, 2014 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 45-10. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

4. Willie Miller, QB

Sophomore; 6’0″ 178 pounds; Hometown: Pinson, Ala.

Welcome to the reason nobody yet knows what the passing game holds for Saturday. Just like Tennessee football, the Golden Eagles have issues at quarterback. For the first two games, Davis Shanley started at the position. He has completed 25-of-55 passes (45.5 percent) for 219 yards (4 yards per attempt), one touchdown and four interceptions.

Behind him was Willie Miller, who was the starter initially in the offseason but then converted to wide receiver, where he has caught three passes for 21 yards so far. Miller has spelled Shanley at times through the first two games. Well, now, according to the TTU depth chart, reported by Dan Harralson of VolsWire, he’s back in the starting role.

Miller was solid last week, completing 5-of-8 passes (62.5 percent) for 38 yards (4.75 yards per attempt) and no interceptions. After three picks by Shanley, that’s a massive upgrade. However, there have been some issues in Miller’s game in the past.

Last year, Miller completed 80-of-149 passes (53.7 percent) for 879 yards (5.9 yards per attempt), five touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also ran it 61 times for 243 yards and four touchdowns, so his mobility makes him dangerous. He’s got the job again, and that will make him key for the Vols on Saturday.

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