Tennessee football ranked 13th in initial CFP rankings as playoffs approach
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Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Tennessee football, competing for the SEC title and a College Football Playoff spot, is ranked No. 13 in the initial CFP rankings released by the selection committee. The Volunteers, led by coach Josh Heupel, recently secured a significant 26-10 victory over Alabama but dropped a game to South Carolina prior to their bye in Week 9. Analysts, including Bruce Feldman of The Athletic, have expressed surprise at Tennessee's low ranking, especially in light of their head-to-head win against Alabama. The Volunteers are set to face No. 6 Kentucky next, a crucial match that could impact their standing in the playoff race.
- •Tennessee is 13th in the CFP rankings ahead of Week 10.
- •The Volunteers recently defeated Alabama 26-10.
- •Tennessee lost to South Carolina before a bye week.
- •Next, Tennessee will play No. 6 Kentucky on Saturday.
- 7:07 AMYahoo Sports — Who got the worst of initial CFP rankings? Analysts think it’s Tennessee
"Tennessee football is having a very strong 2026 season, one that has them right in the middle of the race for the SEC title and a spot in the College Football Playoff as the calendar flips to November. Josh Heupel’s group has put together some impressive performances and will clearly be a tough out for anyone down the stretch this season. On […] The post Who got the worst of initial CFP rankings? Analysts think it’s Tennessee appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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