Look ahead to 2026

[derekg_05]

This season is done. In an era in which it is CFP or bust, last night we proved we won't be in CFP.

That being said, how optimistic are we feeling about next season?

 

[barknoxbrawler]

This season is done. In an era in which it is CFP or bust, last night we proved we won't be in CFP.

That being said, how optimistic are we feeling about next season?

 

[derekg_05]

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It's fact of the matter my man

 

[Carl Pickens]

This season is done. In an era in which it is CFP or bust, last night we proved we won't be in CFP.

That being said, how optimistic are we feeling about next season?

 

[barknoxbrawler]

It's fact of the matter my man

It’s not a matter of fact. It is your opinion.

My man.

 

[McDad]

Playoffs or not, I wait all year for 12-16 weeks in the autumn. I'm going to enjoy the rest of the year.
Next year will take care of itself.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

It’s hard to project a year ahead in today’s landscape.

That being said, a very tough schedule and a new QB don’t bode well for a playoff run.

 

[McDad]

It’s hard to project a year ahead in today’s landscape.

That being said, a very tough schedule and a new QB don’t bode well for a playoff run.

Exactly like: 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2021

 

[maxorange]

Ranked #17 with the losses to two Top 5 teams...but some fans going full emo

Gets old. It was beyond understandable five years ago. Not now.

 

[Flipdaddy]

Tennessee could win out since vandy plays in Neyland. Don’t see it happening but you never know.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Exactly like: 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2021

Not really, 23 and 24 had pretty light schedules for a SEC team

 

[Kylo]

This season is done. In an era in which it is CFP or bust, last night we proved we won't be in CFP.

That being said, how optimistic are we feeling about next season?

UT: wait until next year champions going on about 25 years now.

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

This season is done. In an era in which it is CFP or bust, last night we proved we won't be in CFP.

That being said, how optimistic are we feeling about next season?

So if we go 10-2 or 9-3 the season is a bust? Not even close

 

[McDad]

Not really, 23 and 24 had pretty light schedules for a SEC team

 

[vol94]

Ranked #17 with the losses to two Top 5 teams...but some fans going full emo

Gets old. It was beyond understandable five years ago. Not now.

Most fan bases react this way. Message boards allow fans to react and overreact. And, many post unpopular comments just to get a rise out of others while laughing at the responses. I can count five posters on here they do that.


Bama fans wanted DeBord fired after game one. They gave up on the season till they beat GA.

Ohio st fans, same way. They wanted Day gone after losing to Michigan. I was at the Shoe listening to State fans beaching about that loss while they were drilling us.

Penn St turned on Franklin after one loss this yr.

Texas fans are upset this yr. The call in shows have been brutal, calling Shark and Manning overrated.

 

[jasonvol18]

It’s not a matter of fact. It is your opinion.

My man.

It's a fact. You really think we are winning in the Swamp? Not like we haven't lost 10 straight there. Hell, we should have lost to them last year. You can forget that right now. NOT happening.

 

[derekg_05]

So if we go 10-2 or 9-3 the season is a bust? Not even close

Yes, what good is a music city bowl in which most players will opt out?

 

[derekg_05]

Ranked #17 with the losses to two Top 5 teams...but some fans going full emo

Gets old. It was beyond understandable five years ago. Not now.

Curious what your argument would be for us to make CFP? What quality win? What impressive showing? Cfp committee doesn't give a rat's ass about dooley, pruitt, or jones era so save us the rearview mirror bs.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

Another new qb. Rb seems to be ok. At wide receiver we have questions galore. O-line should be decent. Defensive line needs starters and backups. There are linebacker questions. Serious secondary questions, at all 4/5 spots. Field goal kicker could definitely be upgraded. Secondary coach questions. Rodney Garner hasn't signed a contract yet. Who knows what happens at both coordinator spots. Way more farcken questions than answers my friends...

 

[vol94]

2026 Tennessee Football Schedule​

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Furman​

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atGeorgia Tech​

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atArkansas​

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atSouth Carolina​

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[vol94]

Another new qb. Rb seems to be ok. At wide receiver we have questions galore. O-line should be decent. Defensive line needs starters and backups. There are linebacker questions. Serious secondary questions, at all 4/5 spots. Field goal kicker could definitely be upgraded. Secondary coach questions. Rodney Garner hasn't signed a contract yet. Who knows what happens at both coordinator spots. Way more farcken questions than answers my friends...

I just posted the schedule.

Arkansas gives us fits - plus new coach. @ USC jr - hopefully Beamer goes to VA Tech.

@ aTm will be a loss imo - nt game most likely.

Bama - loss imo. I don’t see a first yr starter beating Bama.
GA Tech is undefeated so far this yr.

Texas and Auburn - who knows what they will look like week to week.

@ Vandy- new QB but good coach.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

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That’s my GIF, Mr. McThief!

 

[Volanta]

Playoffs or not, I wait all year for 12-16 weeks in the autumn. I'm going to enjoy the rest of the year.
Next year will take care of itself.

Exactly. And no this season ain’t over. Geez I’m so glad I don’t think like some of yall.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

It's fact of the matter my man

Matter of fact BS! Nothing is matter of fact yet. GBO

 

[207 others]

When 10 sec teams are in the top 25 just feels mediocre to be where we are