Heisman poll: Hendon Hooker has 18-point lead over C.J. Stroud

Heisman Trophy poll: Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker has 18-point lead over Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud

No. 3 Tennessee (7-0, 3-0 SEC) will host No. 17 Kentucky (5-2, 2-2 SEC) Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 9.

Kickoff between the Vols and Wildcats is slated for 7 p.m. EDT (ESPN).

Redshirt senior quarterback Hendon Hooker will look to continue his Heisman Trophy campaign against the Wildcats.

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The Vols defeated Kentucky, 45-42, at Kroger Field in 2021.

Hooker has recorded 2,093 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, one interception, 315 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns this season through seven games.

The top 10 players in the College Wire Heisman Trophy Poll following Week 8 are listed below. The entire College Wire Heisman Trophy poll can be viewed here.