Double-edged sword. Play Maurer and Shrout against the UGA, Miss. St., and Bama gauntlet, and you risk (a) injury, or (b) seriously damaged confidence. OTOH, start with JG and you already know the result. Good or decent personal stats, low or no points, and another loss.
UGA and Bama are "bet your house" losses. But a good place to learn what it takes to compete in the SEC.
Winston Churchill said "What must be done eventually should be done immediately." He was a lot wiser than me, so...make the change.
I'll take a 5% chance over no chance. And I would dearly love to be on here Sunday afternoon chewing on a big 'ole CrowBurger if they pull off the upset.
Go Vols.