Predicted 2021 record for Tennessee football

[Volfan1000]

7-5 with a bowl appearance.

 

[Nugget]

I would say 6-6 and an invite to play TCU in the Liberty Bowl.

 

[arkyvol]

I've permanently adjusted my expectations about Vol football. If the Vols can make it into the end of year top twenty, avoid regular humiliations, and occasionally throw a scare into one of the real powers (Bama, Georgia, Florida), I'll be satisfied. Otherwise, I'm just waiting for B-Ball and baseball seasons.

 

[BlinghamptonVol]

This schedule is crazy easy. We have enough talent. 6-6 is a Pruitt and JG outcome. 7-5 is good. I’m going with 8-4 as I think Heup is the real deal.

 

[Voltopia]

My heart says 6-6, but my mind says 6-6.

 

[LittleVol]

11-1
those darn Pitt Panther nip us early! but we rebound. Go Vols!

 

[OffTackleVol]

11-1
those darn Pitt Panther nip us early! but we rebound. Go Vols!

Seriously LV, if you were to win $100,000 with a correct guess, what would it be (regular season)?

 

[Rylee_Vol18]

Do people really think we go 10-2? Hahaha please explain that reasoning to me.

 

[Elhanan]

I went 4-8 but imagine the line between that and 6-6 is thin.

I hope Im surprised and see something special but I’m not getting my hopes up. Did that too many times under the last three coaches.

 

[NeverWe'llSever]

7 if we beat Pitt, 6 if we don’t. Must beat Pitt.

 

[supersmo18]

Lol! I clicked on 12-0 to see if I would be the only one

If that actually happens, I'd drive to Arkansas and buy your dinner and a beer. lol

 

[SoullessGinger32_]

I think we have the talent to beat Pitt, Kentucky, Missouri and South Carolina this year. Vandy will be a given for Huepel every year now lol. 8-4

 

[NeverWe'llSever]

I think we have the talent to beat Pitt, Kentucky, Missouri and South Carolina this year. Vandy will be a given for Huepel every year now lol. 8-4

Definitely think Mizzou is overrated and getting them early in the year is nice. It seems like they are better at the end of the season most years.

 

[calban]

If we can sneak up on Pitt I'm in at 8-4. And KY returns to normal.
I'll be happy with 6-6 though.

 

[The Original Fade]

If that actually happens, I'd drive to Arkansas and buy your dinner and a beer. lol

You can do that if we’re 6-6 too

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

If we go 3-9 then....

Jk I feel we all know he has to have some time to try to build and get on the right track

First loss, half the board will be like:

 

[photovol]

Optimism abounds, this time every year

 

[The Hound]

I haven’t looked at the betting sites in a little bit, but I know most opened at 6 wins with some at 5.5 and some at 6.5. With that being said, 6-6 should be what is expected and would be a solid first year. 7-5 should exceed expectations and 5-7 should slightly disappoint. It’s the first year under Heupel and we did lose a lot of talent. Betting sites are good at making money, so I trust their analysis more than anyone wearing the orange tinted glasses or someone with BVS. I respect everyone’s opinion though and hope we shock the SEC this year.

 

[JWilly]

I went with 6-6... My concern is that the type of offense Coach H. runs is not new to the SEC ( e.g., Coach M. was at Auburn 7 years). Offensive schemes do seem to have a shelf life. I remember when the wishbone was unstoppable. At some point SEC defenses seem to figure it out and then it is on to the next offensive scheme. I think Saban has shown you can’t be a one trick pony and be successful in the SEC. I am pulling for Coach H. but he has to be adaptable and I don’t think we know that just yet. Here’s hoping he is...

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Tempted to go with 8-4 but stuck with 7-5 so I can be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Catbone]

It's going to be 5-7.

 

[JCHateSteve]

I said 6-6 because, I honesty have no idea what this team will do.

 

[LittleVol]

Seriously LV, if you were to win $100,000 with a correct guess, what would it be (regular season)?

I think we are more talented than 8 teams on our schedule. It's a push with Ole MIss.
My gut says 8-4...but my heart says 10-2

10-2

 

[tbh]

I said 6-6 because, I honesty have no idea what this team will do.

Yep, ditto. For some reason I think they'll drop one or two they really shouldn't, and may sneak up on one or two opponents and surprise them. I have no idea either, though.

 

[JCHateSteve]

Yep, ditto. For some reason I think they'll drop one or two they really shouldn't, and may sneak up on one or two opponents and surprise them. I have no idea either, though.

I think they'll be more fun to watch, at least. But have no clue how that will translate to the win loss column. I've resolved to just try to enjoy the ride this year and wait to decide whether to jump on the hype train or board the fail dozer.