KNOXVILLE – Jarrett Guarantano stood against a brick wall outside a victorious Tennessee locker room at Jordan-Hare Stadium on the Auburn campus and started answering a question about Tennessee’s downfield passing game.
“I think we’re starting to build on that,” he said before seamlessly changing topics.
“I see my mom in the background,” Guarantano said. “I’m sorry. She’s smiling.”
Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano pitches the ball to running back Ty Chandler in the second half of last Saturday’s upset win at Auburn. (Photo by Patrick Murphy-Racey)A smile spread across his own face as the quarterback made the observation.
An upset road win over a ranked team can have that effect.