![Oct 10, 2020; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) passes against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Oct 10, 2020; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) passes against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/8bedb144c5d2447bae80e17a99b3fb5de3ea2990c1a6a92d404a4afa3baf0cbd.jpg)
Tennessee football career passing leader No. 7: Jarett Guarantano (2017-20)
- 6,174 passing yards
- 38 passing touchdowns
- 61.1% completion
- 7.6 yards per attempt
In the transition from Butch Jones to Jeremy Pruitt, Guarantano provided a sense of stability to a program that desperately needed some. Guarantano never reached the heights of a player like Hendon Hooker, but he was the starting quarterback for parts of four seasons.
In 2019, Guarantano had his best season. He completed 59.1% of his passes for 2,158 yards and 16 touchdowns with eight interceptions. The Vols went 8-5 and won the Gator Bowl, the only bowl game appearance of Pruitt’s tenure.