ESPN’ March Schlaback released his “Too-Early Top 25” this afternoon and Tennessee is ranked No. 20.
20. Tennessee Volunteers
The Volunteers have been taking baby steps to relevancy under coach Butch Jones, going 12-13 in his first two seasons. Now, it’s time for Tennessee’s recruiting success and potential to start translating into victories. Quarterback Joshua Dobbs and tailback Jalen Hurd are nice pieces on offense, and they’ll have four returning offensive linemen blocking for them. Tennessee’s schedule is also favorable, with only four true road games: at Florida, Alabama, Kentucky and Missouri.
Other SEC schools of interest: No. 4 Auburn, No. 7 Alabama, No. 9 Georgia, No. 14 Ole Miss, No. 16 LSU, No. 21 Arkansas, No. 24 Missouri
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