With the return of quarterback Hendon Hooker, the Tennessee Football team will be bringing back the key to their 2021 offense in 2022. In his first year at Tennessee, Hooker was terrific in commanding the Tennessee offense at the pace that head coach Josh Heupel wanted to push. And now, heading into his second and final year in Knoxville, the expectations will be even higher for Hooker and company.
On Wednesday afternoon, Caesars Sportsbook released debut Heisman Trophy odds for the 2022 season.
According to Caesars via Mike Bratton on Twitter, Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker has the seventh-best Heisman Trophy odds from the SEC. Hooker’s odds, according to the site, are sitting right at 60/1.
Among SEC competition, Hooker is behind Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler, Alabama defensive lineman Will Anderson, Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson, and Florida teammates Anthony Richardson and Jack Miller.
Debut 2022 Heisman Trophy odds for several SEC players from @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/1nZMiTcqyg
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) January 26, 2022
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In December, Sports Betting AG also released their early Heisman Trophy odds. At the time, Hooker was given odds of 40-1, which was good for No. 23 among all college football players.
In his first season in Knoxville, paired up with head coach Josh Heupel, the duo led Tennessee to a Top 10 offense nationally, setting/tying several Tennessee records along the way. Hendon Hooker threw for 2,945 yards and 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. Additionally, Hooker ran for 620 yards and put in five touchdowns on the ground.
