They go on to write how tow of the Vols' eastern division foes (UGA and Mizzou) are due for a decline. Once again, another writer is overlooking a potentially nasty Vol defense.
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5. Tennessee Volunteers
Bowl result: Defeated Iowa 45-28 in the TaxSlayer Bowl.
Why we might overrate Tennessee: To be clear, Tennessee is on an upward trajectory. The Volunteers won four of their last five, the only loss by eight to Missouri, and they're a player again in SEC recruiting. It may be tempting, then, to look at Tennessee as a top-25 team or SEC East contender. The backfield of Josh Dobbs and Jalen Hurd will be the headline names for Tennessee, but let's pump the brakes on Tennessee until the 2014 and 2015 signing classes rebuild the offensive and defensive lines.
Clemson, Georgia lead bowl winners that will be overrated in 2015 | FOX Sports
5. Tennessee Volunteers
Bowl result: Defeated Iowa 45-28 in the TaxSlayer Bowl.
Why we might overrate Tennessee: To be clear, Tennessee is on an upward trajectory. The Volunteers won four of their last five, the only loss by eight to Missouri, and they're a player again in SEC recruiting. It may be tempting, then, to look at Tennessee as a top-25 team or SEC East contender. The backfield of Josh Dobbs and Jalen Hurd will be the headline names for Tennessee, but let's pump the brakes on Tennessee until the 2014 and 2015 signing classes rebuild the offensive and defensive lines.