KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A source told WBIR that Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is expected to start on Saturday against Alabama barring any setbacks.
Hooker suffered a leg injury on the final drive in the 31-26 loss against Ole Miss last Saturday.
The source tells WBIR that Hooker has looked good, but has not been running a lot. The Vols switched their Thursday and Friday practices this week to better evaluate Hooker.
Tennessee moved their traditional walk-through on Thursday with Hooker and put him through a more rigorous workout on Friday before leaving for Alabama.
The source also tells WBIR that there is optimism running back Tiyon Evans can play. Offensive lineman Cade Mays is a game-time decision.
Tennessee takes on Alabama on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
