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Tennessee will start Joe Milton III at quarterback for its season-opening game against Bowling Green on Thursday night. First-year coach Josh Heupel announced the decision during a news conference Monday, citing Milton's skills and decision-making. In April, Milton transferred to Tennessee from Michigan, where he began last season as the starter before he was eventually benched. In five appearances with the Wolverines, Milton completed 80 of 141 passes for 1,077 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions. Milton beat out former Virginia Tech transfer Hendon Hooker and sophomore Harrison Bailey to be named the Vols' Week 1 starter. Asked whether he might play two quarterbacks, Heupel said he believes that "the strength of one position can never be one guy." "All of them have to prepare like the starter," he added. "I anticipate Joe getting handed the ball first and playing his butt off in a really good way." Heupel, who took over the program...

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