Tennessee will next play Austin Peay in Week 2. Kickoff between the Vols and Governors is slated for 5 p.m. EDT and can be watched on SEC Network+.
Tennessee will wear Artful Dodger Smokey Grey uniforms on Saturday, the 51st anniversary of quarterback Condredge Holloway’s first start as a Vol.
Holloway, nicknamed the Artful Dodger, made history as the first Black player to start at quarterback in the Southeastern Conference.
Third-year head coach Josh Heupel met with media on Monday and previewed playing Austin Peay.
“Saturday is a unique opportunity, celebrating the 51-year anniversary of Condredge Holloway, the first Black quarterback in this league,” Heupel said. “Pretty special opportunity to honor a great legacy, somebody that meant so much through who he is, his character, how he handled himself here, post-playing career, and the legacy that he has left behind. Like all the guys who have statues and are honored outside of our stadium, it is an awesome way to honor their legacy.”
Below is everything Heupel said previewing the Austin Peay game.