Tennessee starts preparations for road test against Texas A&M
The Vols have not played in College Station since 2016.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel says the Volunteers will need their best performance as they prepare to face a talented Texas A&M team on the road.
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“They’re talented in every phase of the game,” Heupel said. “It’ll be a great environment. Been there before and it will take us being at our best.”
After Tennessee’s game against Kentucky, Heupel said the Vols still have opportunities to improve through the air. He said quarterback George MacIntyre played efficiently but noted the offense missed some downfield opportunities.
“It’s everybody: it’s the quarterback, it’s the wideouts, it’s the tight ends, it’s protection,” Heupel said. “All those pieces have to come together as we continue to grow.”
Heupel spoke on defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby after tearing his ACL against Kentucky, saying he had been playing his best football.
“I hate it for Tyree. He’s played extremely well. He’s worked extremely hard and was playing his best football,” Heupel said. “I know he’ll bounce back from it, but obviously, a huge bump in the road for him.”
Heupel said the staff has confidence in Jordan Norman and Mariyon Dye and expects younger players to step up as well.
Tennessee and Texas A&M will kickoff at 3 pm ET on ESPN at Kyle Field.
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