What happened: Orlovsky called for cleaner reads, fewer missed easy throws and safer decisions when plays break down. He singled out a missed bubble throw and an intentional-grounding sequence as correctable errors.
Why it matters: Sunday's standalone national broadcast gives Ward a visible checkpoint before the 2026 regular season. Tennessee is installing Brian Daboll's offense around Ward, making processing and ball security central to the evaluation.
By the numbers: Ward completed 5 of 12 passes (41.7%) for 57 yards across three drives in a 19-13 preseason-opening win.
What to watch: Watch whether Ward hits the available throws and ends broken plays without adding negative yardage Sunday.