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Tennessee Volunteers face preseason bowl projections for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Tennessee Volunteers face preseason bowl projections for 2026

Summary

As the 2026 college football season approaches, Tennessee Volunteers' bowl projections reveal a challenging outlook. Analysts have suggested possible matchups in lower-tier bowls, with ESPN's Kyle Bonagura predicting the Music City Bowl against Iowa, while Mark Schlabach sees a Texas Bowl clash with Oklahoma State. Other projections include a Texas Bowl against TCU and a ReliaQuest Bowl meeting with Illinois. These early projections indicate limited expectations for the Vols, with suggestions of a 7-5 or 8-4 record being necessary to qualify for these bowls. Coach Josh Heupel’s squad aims to exceed these forecasts and lay the groundwork for the following season, particularly with key players like David Gabriel Georges and Faizon Brandon expected to develop further.

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By the Numbers

•Tennessee Volunteers received various preseason bowl projections for 2026.
•Analysts suggest potential matchups in Music City Bowl and Texas Bowl.
•Expectations lean towards a 7-5 or 8-4 record to qualify for bowls.
•Key players like David Gabriel Georges may play significant roles in future success.
•Coach Josh Heupel aims to improve on these preseason expectations.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Preseason bowl projections for Tennessee Volunteers entering 2026 season

What they're saying

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Yes. Yes. It is early. I know. But the reason I like to see where the Tennessee Vols check in on preseason bowl projections is to create a starting point for outside expectations. Compare those to where the team actually ends up at the end of the season. So, where will the Faizon Brandon-led Vols […]
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