The Tennessee Volunteers football program has fielded some terrific players throughout the years. This season, they have a bit of a quarterback competition, with each player fighting to follow in the footsteps greats. While there is one quarterback that clearly stands above the rest, Tennessee has had success recruiting the position over the years.
All of the great Tennessee football offensive groups begin with their signal-caller, and these are three of the greatest in their program history to suit up in Knoxville on Saturdays.
3. Casey Clausen (2000-03)
While not a widely-known player, Casey Clausen did some damage for the Tennessee football program in the early 2000’s. He ranks second all-time in passing yards, at 9,707. He completed 61 percent of his passes and threw 75 touchdowns to only 31 interceptions.
Clausen led Tennessee to a 10-2 record his senior year, bringing to the Volunteers to the Peach Bowl. Unfortunately, his team fell to the Clemson Tigers, but he did finish his final game with a career-high 384 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
2. Josh Dobbs (2013-16)
While he did not pan out in the pros, Joshua Dobbs was fantastic for Tennessee. He ranks fifth for Tennessee football passing yards, with 7,138, throwing 53 touchdowns to 29 interceptions.
What made Dobbs one of the most dangerous quarterbacks in Tennessee football history was his ability to use his legs. Dobbs ran for another 2,160 yards (seventh in program history) and 32 touchdowns.
1. Peyton Manning (1994-97)
Without a doubt, Peyton Manning is the best quarterback in Tennessee Volunteers football history. He is the all-time leading passer, at 11,201 yards. This is nearly 1,500 yards more than Clausen’s second-place total of 9,707. He also leads the program with 89 passing touchdowns, compared to only 33 interceptions.
You may also be surprised to know “The Sheriff” did some damage with his legs back in the day, racking up 12 touchdowns on the ground.
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