Former Tennessee quarterback announces transfer destination

Tennessee Vols’ football news.

A former University of Tennessee quarterback has announced his transfer destination.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback J.T. Shrout will remain in the Power Five, heading to the Pac-12. Shrout will play for Colorado.

Shrout played two seasons for the Vols after redshirting in 2018, largely in a backup role.

His was 37-of-69 for 494 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions at Tennessee.

Shrout will play for head coach Karl Dorrell at Colorado. The Buffaloes will play Texas in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29.

Shrout joins Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, tight end Austin Pope, wide receiver Brandon Johnson and defensive back Baylen Buchanan in the transfer portal at the end of the season.

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