I have ZERO doubt that we win today.

[LittleVol]

Not because I'm hype or just trying to fake myself into believing.

ANYBODY. Please tell me a game this year that Alabama has looked as good as we did last week against LSU.

Our starting 3 WRs consists of 5 star, 4 star, 4 star. Big strong oline.
A QB that was pre-season ALL-SEC.

Defensively we've gotten pressure on the qb every game except Ball State.
We have the 2nd best run defense in the conference.
We've grabbed an INT or caused a fumble in all 5 games. Yeah we're giving up yards.
But we're scoring more points than the other teams we play.

They have a hurt QB in Bryce Young. A backup QB that is just a RB really. An oline that isn't close to being dominant. Their best Olineman is transfer from Vandy in grade this season.

They have elite pass-rushers. Well i guess it's good that we don't hold the ball very long per play. Not to mention we're averaging 200 yards rushing a game.

We're the better football team RIGHT NOW.
If we meet them again in Atlanta, then maybe they will be the better team by then.

 

[Jeff Clark]

I agree i think Tennessee holds off Alabama winning 37-35.

 

[Deathandtaxes]

Ahhhhh here we go!!! Strike the band!!!!!!!
Goooooooooddddd ooolllllllleeee rocky top

 

[peaygolf]

magic # is 45 points.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Love the optimism. But previous games have no bearing on todays game.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

I'm sticking with "first to 30." I think that's the magic stat of 2022 for the Vols.

 

[fossilfiction]

It feels different. This year. Tennessee is clearly capable of winning without luck.

 

[Vol_in_NC_1999]

I think it's a perfect storm brewing....Vols coming in confident and well coached. Hooker doesn't seem to get rattled easily and his teammates feed off that. Bama doesn't look as sharp this year. I really believe their offense misses Kiffin as OC. I won't be surprised at the outcome either way, but the Vols definitely have a good chance today.

 

[DD4ME]

Not because I'm hype or just trying to fake myself into believing.

ANYBODY. Please tell me a game this year that Alabama has looked as good as we did last week against LSU.

Our starting 3 WRs consists of 5 star, 4 star, 4 star. Big strong oline.
A QB that was pre-season ALL-SEC.

Defensively we've gotten pressure on the qb every game except Ball State.
We have the 2nd best run defense in the conference.
We've grabbed an INT or caused a fumble in all 5 games. Yeah we're giving up yards.
But we're scoring more points than the other teams we play.

They have a hurt QB in Bryce Young. A backup QB that is just a RB really. An oline that isn't close to being dominant. Their best Olineman is transfer from Vandy in grade this season.

They have elite pass-rushers. Well i guess it's good that we don't hold the ball very long per play. Not to mention we're averaging 200 yards rushing a game.

We're the better football team RIGHT NOW.
If we meet them again in Atlanta, then maybe they will be the better team by then.

Not to add cold water, but LSU was missing two starting linemen and had 2 busted plays on special teams. Bama played without Young last week. This game both teams will be playing more against the mean than the prior week. Not saying I don't believe, but one game does not a comparison make. All that said GO BIG ORANGE!

 

[malibuvol]

10-point underdog at home tells us we are supposed to lose...Regarding our OL, the weak point is center, so if he can have a good day, our offense has a chance...

 

[1Big_Orange_Fan]

After watching the Florida & LSU QBs combine for nearly 800 yards passing coupled with our D facing BY, I think we'll need to score 40+ to win. We can do it but man it will be tough against their D.

 

[Power T-Rev]

You’re lying

 

[FLVOL_79]

 

[LittleVol]

Not to add cold water, but LSU was missing two starting linemen and had 2 busted plays on special teams. Bama played without Young last week. This game both teams will be playing more against the mean than the prior week. Not saying I don't believe, but one game does not a comparison make. All that said GO BIG ORANGE!

Blah blah balah.

BLAAAAAAH!!

PUT ON MORE STEAM!!

 

[DD4ME]

Blah blah balah.

BLAAAAAAH!!

PUT ON MORE STEAM!!

Let's gooooooll

 

[LittleVol]

You’re lying

What was that FB???!!

 

[DD4ME]

Blah blah balah.

BLAAAAAAH!!

PUT ON MORE STEAM!!

I mean....

 

[vols40]

So close yet so far. Would be more optimistic but Hooker has seemed just a tick off since the 2nd qtr

 

[LittleVol]

So close yet so far. Would be more optimistic but Hooker has seemed just a tick off since the 2nd qtr

Nah!!!
"GOoood ole ROCKY TOP!!!"

 

[peaygolf]

magic # is 45 points.

I meant 52

 

[LittleVol]

I've been feeling this all week.

I knew we had a damn good team, and I knew Alabama was going to WAKE UP during this game.

Still. I knew we would win.

Stats aside! Matchups and Heisman candidates aside. THIS Tennessee team fights like HELL!!!

WE'RE UNDEFEATED UNTIL WE'RE NOT

 

[Vol_in_NC_1999]

I'm still speechless!!! Go Vols!

 

[vols40]

Nah!!!
"GOoood ole ROCKY TOP!!!"

I told my wife that I didn't think they would be able to pull it off. Sometimes it's just your day. Go Vols

 

[Jeff Clark]

Tennessee will be 8-0 going into the battle for the SEC East Championship with Georgia

 

[sgtwebb1]

I've been feeling this all week.

I knew we had a damn good team, and I knew Alabama was going to WAKE UP during this game.

Still. I knew we would win.

Stats aside! Matchups and Heisman candidates aside. THIS Tennessee team fights like HELL!!!

WE'RE UNDEFEATED UNTIL WE'RE NOT

I saw it happen last year, these guys just played till the end of the game, no let up--unlike Coach Cornpone and Butch's teams, they always seemed to fold at just the wrong time.
Also, I told my son after Florida damn near came back this year, I bet you CJP doesn't let them get conservative and sit on a lead, or go into autopilot like that again.
When the breaks go against you, Put on more steam!

And they do.