Tennessee Volunteers face skepticism in SEC preseason football rankings

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Tennessee Volunteers face skepticism in SEC preseason football rankings
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 11:09 AMYahoo SportsCOMMENTARY: Don't get caught looking past the Vols
What they're saying
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Even though there's a quarterback quandary, the rest of Tennessee is pretty solid

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