Heupel's debut ends in Tennessee's 38-6 win

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) celebrates a touchdown against Bowling Green with wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Bowling Green's Nate Needham (39) kicks a field goal as punter Matt Naranjo (96) holds during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) avoids a Bowling Green defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) dives across the goal line for a touchdown as he's hit by Bowling Green linebacker Darren Anders (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) dives across the goal line as he's hit by Bowling Green linebackers Brock Horne (34) and JB Brown (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Bowling Green quarterback Matt McDonald warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Bowling Green on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Bowling Green running back Jamal Johnson (20) gets past Tennessee defensive back Warren Burrell (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Bowling Green quarterback Matt McDonald throws to a receiver during the first half against Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) celebrates a touchdown against Bowling Green with teammates during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)