Tennessee football discusses playoff hopes after victory over Alabama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Tennessee football secured a 26-10 victory against Alabama, raising questions about their playoff potential. With a record of 6-1 and upcoming matches against winnable opponents, the Vols are positioned to make a push for the College Football Playoff. This Saturday, Tennessee will visit South Carolina, where they aim to further solidify their playoff chances. The first College Football Playoff rankings are set to be released on November 3, potentially impacting Tennessee's postseason outlook.
- •Tennessee defeats Alabama 26-10 on October 20, 2026.
- •The Vols discuss playoff possibilities on the Vols podcast.
- •Next game: Tennessee plays at South Carolina on October 24, 2026.
- •First College Football Playoff rankings release on November 3, 2026.
- •Tennessee holds a 6-1 record with five games remaining.
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Did beating Alabama pave way for Tennessee football playoff run? Let's discuss
"Is it too early for Tennessee fans to at least whisper about the College Football Playoff after beating Alabama? We discuss it on the Vols podcast.
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