Jarrett Guarantano benched during bowl game for Brian Maurer

Thursday night’s Taxslayer Gator Bowl did not go great for Jarrett Guarantano.

The Tennessee Volunteers quarterback was benched in the third quarter after throwing a pick-six. Guarantano was 11/20 for 130 yards and two interceptions to that point in the game, and his team was trailing 16-6.

For their next possession, the Vols went with freshman quarterback Brian Maurer, who had seen limited action in seven games. Maurer led the Vols on a field goal drive but did not look good as a passer.

After allowing a field goal to make it 19-9, Tennessee went back to Guarantano for the ensuring drive as they looked to come back from down 10 points. They ended up punting on the possession.

Guarantano, a junior, entered the game with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions on the season.