NASHVILLE – Coach Josh Heupel highlighted Jalin Hyatt’s persistence as a key example for the Tennessee football team during Music City Bowl practice. Hyatt, the 2022 Biletnikoff Award winner, turned a disappointing sophomore season into a breakout performance in the 2021 Music City Bowl, which propelled his success in 2022. As Tennessee prepares to face Illinois on Dec. 30, freshmen Radarious Jackson and Travis Smith are expected to step up in the absence of Chris Brazzell, aiming to establish themselves for future seasons. Additionally, five-star recruit Tristen Keys will join the competition in 2026, further enhancing the receiving corps.
