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New grip, better grasp gives Tennessee's Merklinger more confidence

On3 imageby:Brent Hubbs03/23/25

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Tennessee freshman quarterback Jake Merklinger let's it rip during Tennessee spring practice. Credit: Volquest
Tennessee freshman quarterback Jake Merklinger let's it rip during Tennessee spring practice. Credit: Volquest

Tennessee quarterback Jake Merklinger is physically and mentally in a different place this spring as the back up quarterback.