Hendon Hooker seventh in College Wire’s Week 2 Heisman Trophy Poll

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is seventh in College Wire’s Week 2 Heisman Trophy Poll.

No. 16 Tennessee (2-0) will host Akron (1-1) Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 3 (7 p.m. EDT, SEC Network+).

The Vols enter its Week 3 nonconference contest following a 34-27 overtime win at Pittsburgh.

Tennessee defeated Ball State, 59-10, in Week 1 at Neyland Stadium.

Following Week 2, College Wire’s editors voted on the top Heisman Memorial Trophy contenders.

Each editor picked their top three student-athletes nationally, with the top candidate receiving five points, the second choice earning three points and a final choice receiving one point.

Redshirt senior Tennessee quarterback Hendon quarterback is No. 7 in the College Wire’s Week 2 Heisman Trophy Poll.

The top 10 players in the Week 2 Heisman Trophy Poll are listed below and the entire poll can be viewed here.