Ya know it's not impossible...

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.)
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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
Every mock draft I’ve seen has him going first round. I get obviously things can change between now and April. But as long as he interviews well and has good individual workouts, I think he’s a round one 🔐 the only corner who could go ahead of him is the LSU kid Delane.
 
Getting 10 wins, breaking the Swamp streak, and then retaining our roster while adding some studs from the portal to address needs will make me happy with the direction of our program.
It you look at the team rankings, the Vols are recruiting on par with the elites. Would love to see us add a stud LB, a DL and two CB's. If we can do that we'll be top 10 in 2026.
 
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
Do your algebra homework
 
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