YankeeVol
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Best-case scenario: Everyone stays healthy, Dobbs has a big year and Tennessee upsets Georgia to win the East. Now whether that would lead to an SEC championship and a trip to the College Football Playoff, thats another story. But if McKenzie and Shy Tuttle can play beyond their years as freshmen and help the depth of the defensive line, theres a chance the Vols can reach the double-digit win mark. And in a down East division, that could be enough.
Worst-case scenario: Keep in mind that for all the improvement Tennessee made last season, the Vols didnt beat a ranked team. And they had to win five of their final six games to finish above .500. So how is it that they go from 7-6 to competing for a division title? Without quality depth (i.e., experience), thats a tall task. Injuries will hit at the wrong time and the Vols title hopes will be put on hold for another year.
2015 prediction: By beating Oklahoma at home, dont be surprised if the Vols jump out to a 4-0 record and indulge the already considerable hype surrounding the program. But that run of Arkansas, Georgia and Alabama in consecutive games is going to be brutal. In the end, the Vols will show significant improvement, yet have only one more win than last years record to show for it.
2015 season preview: Tennessee Volunteers - SEC Blog - ESPN