Tennessee ranked 15th in ESPN’s Football Power Index for week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Tennessee Volunteers begin their season ranked 15th in ESPN's Football Power Index after week zero. The metric projects the team to achieve 7.3 wins and assigns a 3.4 percent chance for conference victory and a 21 percent chance to reach the College Football Playoff. The Volunteers will have a tune-up game against Furman following a mixed performance from rival teams over the weekend. Top-ranked Ohio State, Texas, and Notre Dame lead the FPI rankings, with Tennessee facing four teams currently in the top 11 throughout the season.
- •Tennessee sits 15th in ESPN's FPI as of August 30, 2026.
- •The Volunteers have a projected 7.3 wins this season.
- •Tennessee plays Furman before facing top-ranked opponents.
- •Ohio State, Texas, and Notre Dame lead the FPI rankings.
- •Tennessee faces four teams ranked in the top 11 this season.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Where Tennessee is ranked in ESPN’s Football Power Index after week 0
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