Tennessee's strength of schedule ranks 44th in SEC after Week 6

As of October 11, 2026, Tennessee holds a 5-1 record in the SEC after six games. The Vols' victories include wins over Furman, Kennesaw State, Georgia Tech, Auburn, and Arkansas. Their only loss came to Texas, 20-17, in Week 4. Currently, Tennessee's strength of schedule ranks 44th nationally, according to ESPN's Football Power Index, as they prepare for upcoming home games against Alabama, Kentucky, and LSU, along with road games at South Carolina, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt.

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