Preseason All-America candidate...Also a legitimate candidate for the Heisman Trophy and the Davey O'Brien Award for nation's best quarterback...On ESPN.com's "Heisman Watch" list...Ranked as the nation's No. 10 quarterback by The Sporting News...First player in NCAA Division I-A history to complete more than 70 percent of his passes in consecutive seasons...Leader among returning quarterbacks in the nation in completion percentage (70.2%) and second in passing efficiency (162.6)...Ranks as UT's career leader in touchdown passes with 56...Ranks second in completions (559) and third in passing yardage (6,756)...Capable scambler who has run a 4.50 time in the 40...Had off-season surgery to repair broken right hand but is expected to be 100 percent for the season.