Sevier County quarterback commits to UConn

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Sevier County standout quarterback Cooper Newman has verbally committed to UConn to play colleigate football, he announced on Tuesday.

Newman made his announcement with a surprise guest: former Super Bowl championship head coach Jon Gruden.

Newman helped led the Smoky Bears to a Class 5A state championship in 2024 as a sophomore. His junior year, Sevier County finished as the Class 5A runner-up, and Newman was awarded the Tennessee Titans 5A Mr. Football title. He threw for 3,705 yards and 45 touchdowns with only four interceptions.