Tennessee took a clear step back with Joe Milton running the show in 2023, but can they return to more of that 2022 look this season? That all rests on the shoulders of quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who assumes the starting gig after sitting for the majority of his freshman season.
The former five-star, No. 1 overall player took his redshirt season behind Milton, but got a chance to show what he had in the Citrus Bowl win over Iowa. The early returns were special, beating up on an Iowa defense that was regarded as one of the best units in the country.