I agree, the only real negative I can see, (minus 2 losses) would be when those games are played. Late October and mid November. That's pretty late in the season, and I could see recency bias creeping in for the committee. Seems to only affect Tennessee. I remember being 10-2 in 22 and Bama lost head to head to us and lost to a common opponent that we beat the crap out of on the road at LSU. Yet, Bama was ranked above us just because we got beat bad late in that year by SC.
Nico, in a couple of years, is going to be the hottest QB in the nation. He has a full toolbox, and with experience, he'll learn to use that toolbox like a surgeon. GBO!!!
Agreed. I think this is a tougher test than oklahoma. The arkansas defense won't be as good as OUs, but their offense will definitely be the best our defense has seen. I think we get a staple win though and maintain our momentum! Go Vols!!!
Agreed but Defense travels. As the georgia fan. I'm worried about Tennessee. Because by the time you guys come to athens, nico is gonna have full experience.
Thanks for answering my question Cainer. Since receiving that CFP ranking in 2022, I've always felt that UT was capable of getting into the playoffs and making a run too.
As far as debate on selection Sunday goes I think if they drop both games a big question will be how did they play in those losses. I'm still week to week. I'm not looking ahead of Arkansas or Florida. However, if they got in a shootout with Bama and lost by 2 or 3 with a game winner fg and if they fair well but come up short against Georgia they are in. If they lose big in both and possibly either it might be a bit of a concern.
If our defense shuts down T. Green, everyone that isnt talking about the Vols defense is going to be. I think most have finally realized the defense is a monster, but some like to keep saying yeah well you havent played anyone. Surprised to hear that after OU. To your point Eric, the defense should get credit for how bad the OU offense was. Well, time to do it again and shut up the haters. Go Vols!!!
He brother, is Pearce stats not coming through due to double teams and increased focus? And is this gonna take West's numbers over the top? Hes looked like a freak so far and i an curious if its because of JPJ on the line
Once Georgia defense made adjustments after halftime, they shut down those outside runs Milroe and the Bama RBs had in the first half. Bama could not run between the tackles and Georgia make their comeback run. I don't think Bama will be able run on the VOLS defense like they Georgia.
As a vol fan im more worried about arkansas than I was Oklahoma. Arkansas is going to be the best team we have faced so far. If we don't go in with our A-game Arkansas will embarass us. Arkansas would stomped Oklahoma. Don't even get me started on bama and georgia. We don't have the O-line to competente with these SEC teams. Our offense is going to have to get alot better, quick.
Nahhh I think Oklahoma would shut down Arkansas offense. But as far as best team we’ve played so far, you might be right. Definitely the best offense we’ve played. Best team though? Too early to tell.
