Redshirt senior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano transferred to Washington State on Jan. 8.
Guarantano has one year of eligibility remaining due to the coronavirus pandemic.
He appeared in 41 games for Tennessee since 2017, totaling 6,174 passing yards, 38 touchdowns and 17 interceptions.
Washington State is coached by Nick Rolovich.
Rolovich went 1-3 during his first season as the Cougars’ head coach in 2020. He played quarterback at Hawaii and served as the Rainbow Warriors’ head coach from 2016-19.
At Hawaii, Rolovich compiled a 28-27 record with two bowl victories.
Rolovich fields a run and shoot offense that Guarantano will play in.
The offense centers around two formations, typically with four wide receivers and trips to the left or right. A run and shoot offense is designed to read defensive coverages on the snap of the ball, while showcasing wide receivers in motion.
Rolovich joined the show “Tennessee Two-A-Days” and discussed Guarantano transferring to Washington State and playing in his run and shoot offense.
“We were looking at the portal and who fits what we were looking for, and we knew what we needed, and we felt, as far as for us to elevate the room, competition and all that,” Rolovich said of Guarantano. “Jarrett checked a lot of the boxes. I really like his toughness. I like the class and respect, and how he handled himself off the field. I think he is a real man of character.”
The entire show with Rolovich can be listened to here or below. Rolovich discussed the run and shoot offense and Guarantano going through spring practices competing for the Cougars’ starting job.
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