I'm not sure I understand the logic behind UT's attempt to schedule awful programs like Middle Tennessee several weeks out. Not only does MTSU not move the needle in terms of quality wins come Selection Sunday, but inking a deal with them puts you at risk of both missing that game due to MTSU experiencing COVID-19 issues and leaves you in a tough spot in the very likely scenario that a better game comes available.
I wish that Tennessee would try to keep as many openings in December as possible and pounce the very moment that a legitimate at-large contender has an opponent suddenly back out of a game due to the virus.