Tennessee Volunteers face skepticism in SEC preseason football rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:09 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Tennessee Volunteers have been predicted to finish eighth in the SEC, according to a preseason poll released on August 1, 2026. Commentary suggests this ranking underestimates the team, which has solid depth beyond their quarterback situation. The upcoming schedule, featuring Texas, Alabama, and others, is viewed as manageable, offering the Volunteers potential opportunities to exceed expectations.
- •Tennessee is projected eighth in SEC preseason poll.
- •Quarterback situation is unsettled, but rest of the team is solid.
- •Next opponents include Texas and Alabama.
- •Tennessee's schedule allows for potential playoff push.
- •Some analysts believe Tennessee will outperform expectations.
- 11:09 AMYahoo Sports — COMMENTARY: Don't get caught looking past the Vols
"Even though there's a quarterback quandary, the rest of Tennessee is pretty solid
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