Peyton Manning leads Tennessee football quarterbacks in all-time wins
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Peyton Manning holds the record for the most wins by a starting quarterback in Tennessee football history, achieving a 39-6 record from 1994 to 1997. He won 22 of 24 home games at Neyland Stadium and led the team to an SEC championship in 1997. The list of winningest quarterbacks includes Casey Clausen, Erik Ainge, and Hendon Hooker, each with significant records during their tenures. Manning's impressive stats include 11,201 passing yards and 89 touchdowns, and he was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft. Tennessee's all-time leaders reflect a legacy of success among their quarterbacks.
- •Manning recorded a 39-6 record as a starter from 1994-97.
- •Tennessee's other top quarterbacks include Casey Clausen and Erik Ainge.
- •Manning led Tennessee to a 1997 SEC championship.
- •He completed 863 of 1,381 attempts for 11,201 yards.
- •Manning was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft.
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