Ya know it's not impossible...

[TrueOrange]

They’re unlikely to make the playoffs, even if they win in Knoxville next week.

Yeah, they would need quite a bit of help. They pretty much need Miami, Utah, and BYU all to lose this weekend. (Potentially also either something like an LSU upset of OU or Alabama losing to Auburn for good measure.)

 

[TrueOrange]

Tennessee will probably end up in 13th place.

So close.

In the Coaches/AP Poll after the bowl games are played? Possibly.

As far as the CFP rankings, there's a pretty good chance UT's sitting somewhere in the 15-16 range, even if they were to beat Vanderbilt soundly.

 

[camp_steveo]

In the Coaches/AP Poll after the bowl games are played? Possibly.

As far as the CFP rankings, there's a pretty good chance UT's sitting somewhere in the 15-16 range, even if they were to beat Vanderbilt soundly.

I was trying to be sarcastic. The Vols will be one spot away, which would perfectly summarize the season.

 

[Delmar]

I am saying that they should just put us at 12th. We are better than any G5 team.

Moot point since the best G5 team is guaranteed a spot. Doesn’t matter who is better than that team.

 

[TrueOrange]

I want citrus v perennially overrated Michigan.

Only way that happens is if UT beats Vanderbilt and all 5 of the higher ranked SEC teams make the playoffs.

And even then, along with OSU beating Michigan, you might also still need USC to lose to UCLA as well, or else you're likely getting USC as the Big 10 team in the Citrus Bowl.

 

[adam.vol]

Tennessee will probably end up in 13th place.

So close.

When it comes to selling playoff goals, 13th is more credible than 25th, or whatever we drop to with a loss.

 

[camp_steveo]

When it comes to selling playoff goals, 13th is more credible than 25th, or whatever we drop to with a loss.

True.

Plus, I really think over the next couple of years the Vols are going to become really good.

 

[jasonvol18]

What would be awesome is if (in order of games played next weekend):
1. KANSAS beats UTAH (Friday)
2. UGA beats GT (Friday)
3. A&M beats TX (Friday)
4. OSU beats MICH
5. PITT beats MIAMI
6. UCF beats BYU
7. UT beats VANDY
8. STAN beats ND

6 of those games will have concluded or be in progress before our kickoff against Vandy.

One can dream. Just beat Vandy! GBO

Truthfully, we have no business being in the CFP. We aren't 1 of the 12 best teams. We've had 3 chances to get ready good win and found ways not to win any of them. I'd love to see it, but we would be on the road vs a superior team. We would get blown out even if we did make it. We just aren't a good team.

 

[jasonvol18]

I think it’s unfair to criticize Jermod. He tore his ACL and plays the most demanding position on the field when it comes to running/cutting against these freak WRs these days.

He’s going to be a first rounder and if any of us were in his position, he has more to lose than gain trying to come back if he doesn’t 100% trust his knee

I'd honestly be shocked if we went in the 1st round. Having not played this year, I see him more in the mid to late 2nd Rd.JMO

 

[WiseOlVol]

Witten is still running from that ‘02 Citrus Bowl game vs UM..

ESPN/Mel Kiper: "It was over when Casey Clausen took the first snap."