How far do you think we'll get without losing this year?

How many wins will the Vols amass before our first loss of 2024?

  • 1-0, losing to NC State

    Votes: 5 1.5%

  • 3-0, falling to Oklahoma at their place

    Votes: 73 22.3%

  • 5-0, when the curse of the Gators bites us

    Votes: 12 3.7%

  • 6-0, but Bama proves too much even with a first-year head coach

    Votes: 34 10.4%

  • 9-0, then Georgia brings us back down to earth

    Votes: 159 48.5%

  • 12-0, can't win the rematch for a crown in Atlanta

    Votes: 3 0.9%

  • 14-0 or 15-0, just short of the national title

    Votes: 3 0.9%

  • we ain't losin' in 2024, baby!

    Votes: 37 11.3%

  • something other than those choices (please explain below)

    Votes: 2 0.6%
  • Total voters
    328
#27
#27
cherokeeeVOL said:
Went 9-0 as well. Not too concerned about Oklahoma and Bama is going to be winnable since it’s in Knoxville and we’ll be undefeated. Hoping for a competitive four quarters finally against Georgia.
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Considering how teams have played on the Road under Heupel, we may need to be concerned. And will be Nico's 1st SEC Road Game.
 
#29
#29
NC state starting to feel like a trap game for us but I still think we win it.
 
#30
#30
ntxVOL said:
Inexperienced QB in his first true road game and Heupel's teams haven't played well in these type of games.

We'll need everything to go our way to win that game.
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If I'm not mistaken, aren't they also playing an inexperienced young QB in his first big time game?? They're also breaking in a new starting OL. If we call the QB's/ WR's a wash, we have the more proven OL. We have the better run game. Our DL is also an advantage. The trend in the Heupel Era is u have to stop the run with 6, move Omari, and keep Pearce off your QB's neck. I don't see it happening.
 
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#36
#36
ntxVOL said:
Inexperienced QB in his first true road game and Heupel's teams haven't played well in these type of games.

We'll need everything to go our way to win that game.
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Plus it will be Oklahoma's first SEC home game. They will be HIGHLY motivated and that crowd will be pretty raucous. I will be very impressed if we get out of there with a win.
 
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#37
#37
cherokeeeVOL said:
Went 9-0 as well. Not too concerned about Oklahoma and Bama is going to be winnable since it’s in Knoxville and we’ll be undefeated. Hoping for a competitive four quarters finally against Georgia.
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Yep, this is how I feel and it will be surprisingly like the last time there with a high noise level getting our O-line out of sync (off sides , jumping, going to silent count and having UGA D-line dictating the game)and spreading to the rest of the O just taking away Vols Offense.
 
#39
#39
Jaxon_Vol2017 said:
Maybe. We'll see soon.
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I am a little concerned NCSU QB will really stress our DBs. I know we have a good defensive line (or should), but their QB will probably try to throw a bunch of 10 yard passes.

Probably a lot of slant patterns and etc. I think our offense will be fine assuming we don't get any more injuries at RBs. It will be an interesting game.
 
#40
#40
10-2 ceiling & we miss playoffs bit most likely 9-3.

2022 was our year and we let it slip away. I won’t predict a playoff berth until I see otherwise.

Go Vols!
 
#41
#41
KTrain said:
Yep, this is how I feel and it will be surprisingly like the last time there with a high noise level getting our O-line out of sync (off sides , jumping, going to silent count and having UGA D-line dictating the game)and spreading to the rest of the O just taking away Vols Offense.
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My hope is that Nico is able to scramble more often when the pocket breaks down than Joe or even Hendon were able to. I know it was Iowa but he was pretty quick with his feet.
 
#43
#43
Its really hard to say until we see how we look week 1 but I'm worried about the NC state and Oklahoma games because they are so early on.
 
#44
#44
VFL-82-JP said:
Will we lose a game in 2024? Most of us would say yes, eventually. We will. A few might say no, though.

And how far will we go without an L?

I'm thinking a long, glorious 9 win streak. Not counting on it, we could slip up anywhere prior, but believe it's entirely possible. Go to Athens undefeated. Would be a blast.

Go Vols!
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I'm going to throw this out there, if we get to UGA undefeated and split with them, I think the playoff committee would be hard pressed to find a reason to keep Tennessee out of it. 3 losses is enough to keep Tennessee out, two losses is iffy, one loss, I think almost guarantees a spot in the top 12. JMO
 
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#47
#47
ntxVOL said:
Inexperienced QB in his first true road game and Heupel's teams haven't played well in these type of games.

We'll need everything to go our way to win that game.
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They’ll be playing a first year starting quarterback also. So with their O line problems and a new QB that’s not a good recipe for success against Tennessee
 
#49
#49
Well, with this year being a 12 team playoff, I think the Vols make it in.

Tennessee can beat any of the teams on our schedule this year

Difficult games I see are at Oklahoma and at Georgia.
 
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