KNOXVILLE — Quarterback Brian Maurer enters his sophomore season with the Vols in 2020.
Maurer appeared in eight games with four starts last season.
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound sophomore completed 35-of-75 passes as a freshman and totaled 541 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions. He also scored two touchdowns on the ground and totaled 56 rushing yards on 23 attempts.

Tennessee’s quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke met with media Wednesday and discussed Maurer heading into his sophomore campaign.
“I think Brian is another example of a young guy last year that didn’t know every detail of what we were trying to get accomplished, but continued to learn,” Weinke said on a Zoom call. “He’s very talented, there’s no doubt. He brings a lot to the table from that standpoint.
“He’s grown up and he’s matured. I think that’s a big part of becoming a professional. We preach about that every single day, how to be a pro, how to learn, how to study, what’s important. I think you’re seeing that in Brian Maurer.”
Weinke mentioned Maurer has “as much talent as a lot of guys” that he has been around. The former Florida State Heisman Trophy winner said Maurer has “the ability to throw the football from different platforms.”
The Vols’ quarterbacks coach is searching for consistency in Maurer during fall training camp.
“We just have to create some consistency with him, and that’s with all of them, but especially Brian,” Weinke said.
