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24. Josh Heupel — Tennessee

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In just three seasons, Heupel has already brought Tennessee back to national prominence. The Vols are in a spot that they haven’t resided in since the late ’90s/early ’00s. And, Heupel can be credited for that turnaround. He joined Tennessee in the 2021 season after three winning seasons at UCF. Heupel’s Vols won 11 games last year and boasted the nation’s top-scoring offense. Though some of his biggest playmakers left for the NFL following the ’22 season, it doesn’t seem like Tennessee’s attack will slow down any time soon as long as Heupel is at the helm.