Tennessee talked about as darkhorse

[A2K]

Ohio State plays a high school schedule ...refs involved...book it!!!!

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

You’d think. You’d think we would have scored in the first half during the month of October, but we didn’t.

You would think that actually mattered. It didn’t.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Ohio State plays a high school schedule ...refs involved...book it!!!!

Stop with the ref excuse

 

[GetEmVols]

Actually, I give Tennessee a good shot, IF they get with it from jump. Edge at QB, RB, Dline (depth wise) and Corner.

We won’t be playing Ohio state more than likely

 

[Swiftybaby]

We tend to struggle on the road for what it is worth but I think Tennessee could beat Ohio State (or Penn State).

Issue will be traveling to Oregon. I don't think Tennessee can win that one.

Good thing we won’t have to travel to Oregon

 

[LexVol71]

I don’t think I’d say we have the edge at QB, although Howard isn’t great. OSU has 2 great backs as opposed to our one. I’d say across the board they are better offensively.

Considering only the last 3 games of the season, Nico had a higher QBR than Warren who was below average. I like Nico's end of the year trajectory. OSU doesn't have 2 great backs. They have 2 good ones and we have a great back in Sampson. Our team rushing stats for the year showed we gained about 750 more yards on the ground than OSU. Our total offensive yardage for the year was also considerably higher than theirs. Across the board, there's no evidence that they're better than us.

 

[CINCYVOL]

Agree with this. Our defense may be better but they have the edge offensively.

They have NFL receivers, good RBs, and that’s about it. Howard has a good arm, but he’s not a runner by any stretch of the imagination, and their Oline is not good.

 

[Purplehaze26]

There are 3 or 4 scenarios that can play out depending upon Saturday results.

If we end up not hosting, we will lose simply because we are undisciplined
and don’t play smart enough in pressure road games.

Hopefully we end up hosting after an upset or two Saturday.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Considering only the last 3 games of the season, Nico had a higher QBR than Warren who was below average. I like Nico's end of the year trajectory. OSU doesn't have 2 great backs. They have 2 good ones and we have a great back in Sampson. Our team rushing stats for the year showed we gained about 750 more yards on the ground than OSU. Our total offensive yardage for the year was also considerably higher than theirs. Across the board, there's no evidence that they're better than us.

They’ve been much more consistent this season offensively and also much better in terms of penalties. We ran up some numbers kicking onside kicks against Kent State but really struggled offensively in conference play.

 

[volbound1700]

Good thing we won’t have to travel to Oregon

If we are 8 or 9, we will.

 

[OrangeEtBlanc]

If we are 8 or 9, we will.

If we are 8/9 and win the 1st round, we would go to sunny Pasadena, California to face the Ducks in the Rose Bowl.

 

[JustFunnN'Orange]

Agree with this. Our defense may be better but they have the edge offensively.

I would like to hear you expound on this Offensive Edge that OSU has???

 

[adam.vol]

I could literally hear David biting his lip when hearing kind words for Tenn

David was trying not to smile as he knew the CFP Committee is doing all they can to screw the Vols with seeding.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

There are 3 or 4 scenarios that can play out depending upon Saturday results.

If we end up not hosting, we will lose simply because we are undisciplined
and don’t play smart enough in pressure road games.

Hopefully we end up hosting after an upset or two Saturday.

Then you should simply not bother yourself to watch if we play a first round road game. You know, since you're certain we will lose

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

He was trying not to smile as he knew they’re doing all they can to screw the Vols with seeding.

Pollack has a say in the seedings?

 

[adam.vol]

Pollack has a say in the seedings?

I replaced the articles to remove confusion.

 

[Nico ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va]

Really? You'd think they would have scored more than 10 points versus a very average Michigan team...........at home.

Also played pretty meh against Nebraska and Penn State. Their offense is hot and cold.

It’s their defense I’m worried about. They have studs all over on that side of the ball.

 

[Swiftybaby]

If we are 8 or 9, we will.

I don’t think you realize the game would be the rose bowl in Pasadena California

 

[BruiserVol]

It’s an away game in one of the better college environments. We will lose until this coach and team prove me otherwise. SUPER negavol, I know. They have done nothing to install confidence in fans on the road.

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

Ohio state has two tackles that struggle with speed rushes.

They will have to get the ball out quick. Our rush ends will put pressure all game.

 

[EastTNVol6240]

Really? You'd think they would have scored more than 10 points versus a very average Michigan team...........

You’d think we’d of scored more against Arkansas.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

What's the problem with being a dark horse??? We should see it as an expression of respect. Just ask Bucephalus, Tornado, Ruffian, Band lack Hawk Morgan.

 

[utvols74]

I'm praying for a repeat of the 1996 Citrus Bowl. Great game. OSU's Hypeman winner Eddy George was out-rushed by UT's Jay Graham. 20-14 victory.

 

[Tin Man]

UT has played tOSU exactly once in football. The Vols won 20-14 in 1996, the Citrus Bowl. Speaking of Bowls, Tennessee has played in one more than the Buckeyes, 56 vs 55, and the Vols have a winning bowl record (.554), Ohio State does not (.473).

 

[CR-vol]

Historically Columbus is about 9-10 degrees colder than Knoxville in mid December.

Dec 21......

Average high 40
Average low 26

Nobody plays college football in December though so it's not an advantage for them.