The Texas A/M game biggest game so far.............

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knox-townVOL said:
Lose and we're out of SEC East contention, yes.

I wouldn't say it's season ending since 10-2 would still technically be on the table, but it sure would make the inexcusable Florida loss sting a whole lot more.
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No way do we beat bama at home or UGA if A&M gets us. Losing this one likely results in 4 losses. Not ideal but realistic.
 
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The biggest game is always the next one in the SEC. We have to take care of business. Block out the outside trash and take one game at a time. For Vol fans it’s time too show up and make a difference. Time for us to rise up and take control! GBO!!!!!
 
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Pivotal game, IMO. If we win, many more people will come around to the idea that we can still go 11-1 and win the East.
 
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Sorry OP, but no the season isn’t over with a loss to A&M. I predicted 8-4 from the beginning and am still confident in an 8-4 result. There’s nothing wrong with 8-4. I think it’s time people start admitting they drank the media Kool-Aide rather than looking at facts and historical precedent set by Milton and others. But that doesn’t matter, because Heupel getting to 8-4 in his 3rd year after coming into what, for all intents and purposes, was basically restarting a program from scratch, is very impressive. Last year absolutely set us up for high expectations, which is reasonable and perfectly fine, but last year also caused us to forget about Heupel’s first year and the huge 💩 show Pruitt left us in. I have full confidence in Heupel and company, and although the season isn’t over, I’m excited about the future!
 
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This is definitely a big game! The end of the season, nope. I think UT pulls this one out by a hair. People tend to forget that UT was horrible just a few seasons ago. That's probably a product of the success last season. I personally do not think that 9-3 or even 8-4 is failure in the overall picture.
 
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#35
Virginia was the biggest game, then Austin peay, then… one at a time. Every game is big in college football.
 
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#37
It’s our next best chance to get the stink of that turd we laid
in Gainesville off of us. USCe didn’t do it.
 
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ftsandersvol said:
It will be interesting to see if A&M lines up six on the Dline like they did against Bama against our spreads. If so, our receivers could have a heyday on YAC.
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They had to do that because they could get no pressure when they rushed 4. It will be interesting if we can bring 4 and get pressure. We may have the better D line. I also think we have better depth on the D line than they do. I expect the D line to have a big day chasing Johnson around the field. I
 
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This is one of those games that will go a long way towards determining the success of the season, its a swing game. Chalk says we lose @bama and to georgia (not saying we can't win either, just a low probability). We walk away with the 4 non-conference games and Vandy. That leaves 5 SEC games that make the difference between probably 10-2 as the ceiling and 7-5 as the floor. We took care of business against USCe, 4 swing games left including A&M.
 
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#40
I call this one the bandwagon game. Just watch when we win this weekend, the media and all the scared vol fans who’ve been hiding in the woodwork this season afraid to root for their team in public are going to be back all over the UT bandwagon.
 
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knox-townVOL said:
Lose and we're out of SEC East contention, yes.

I wouldn't say it's season ending since 10-2 would still technically be on the table, but it sure would make the inexcusable Florida loss sting a whole lot more.
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Lose to A&M, then still have a shot at 10-2? Uh no. Bama is an L, as is likely uga. Then if you split with UK & Mizzou, Now, If Joe does a complete 180 off the bye week, I'm in. But He will need to play like Hooker.
 
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It is the biggest game of the year. Talent wise, the Vols face a better version of themselves at most positions. The two advantages UT has are Heupel and home field.
 
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sjt18 said:
It is the biggest game of the year. Talent wise, the Vols face a better version of themselves at most positions. The two advantages UT has are Heupel and home field.
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Just got this in my box.
****BEST BET
Texas A&M over Tennessee* by 17
This matchup pits strength against strength. Tennessee’s passing attack can be
prolific, but they use the run to set up the deep throws to space, ranking seventh
nationally with 231.2 yards per game and chain-moving 6.2 yards per carry. The
Aggies will combat that with the nation’s ninth-ranked run defense, allowing 84.0
yards per game, and 2.6 yards per carry. They stuffed Alabama by allowing just 23
yards on the ground last week, previously limiting Miami to 77 and Arkansas to
42. Texas A&M has elite recruits across their defensive front that are all panning
out, and nothing suggests that will fade. They will to force Tennessee to pass
successfully to protect home turf, and QB Joe Milton hasn’t proven capable of
doing so. Milton has a cannon for an arm, but his accuracy is lacking, completing
just 58.8 percent of his throws in the Vols’ first loss at Florida. They are without
WR Bru McCoy, who is now out for the year, and lack a possession receiver to
help them sustain drives. Squirrel White gives them a big shot option, and we’re
not expecting a shutout from the Aggies; the Vols will find occasional success. It
just won’t be sustainable without the running game putting them in plus spots.
Defensively, Tennessee has allowed more than four yards per carry to both SEC

opponents while limited non-conference foes, skewing stats. The Aggies look su-
perior on both sides, and only an Alabama hangover limits their success. Getting

points is cool, but they win outright. TEXAS A&M 33-16.
 
#47
#47
Need the beat A&M. Bye week and protect the Home field. It will be a challenge but Tennessee should and needs to beat them.
 
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JohnWardForever said:
Just got this in my box.
****BEST BET
Texas A&M over Tennessee* by 17
This matchup pits strength against strength. Tennessee’s passing attack can be
prolific, but they use the run to set up the deep throws to space, ranking seventh
nationally with 231.2 yards per game and chain-moving 6.2 yards per carry. The
Aggies will combat that with the nation’s ninth-ranked run defense, allowing 84.0
yards per game, and 2.6 yards per carry. They stuffed Alabama by allowing just 23
yards on the ground last week, previously limiting Miami to 77 and Arkansas to
42. Texas A&M has elite recruits across their defensive front that are all panning
out, and nothing suggests that will fade. They will to force Tennessee to pass
successfully to protect home turf, and QB Joe Milton hasn’t proven capable of
doing so. Milton has a cannon for an arm, but his accuracy is lacking, completing
just 58.8 percent of his throws in the Vols’ first loss at Florida. They are without
WR Bru McCoy, who is now out for the year, and lack a possession receiver to
help them sustain drives. Squirrel White gives them a big shot option, and we’re
not expecting a shutout from the Aggies; the Vols will find occasional success. It
just won’t be sustainable without the running game putting them in plus spots.
Defensively, Tennessee has allowed more than four yards per carry to both SEC

opponents while limited non-conference foes, skewing stats. The Aggies look su-
perior on both sides, and only an Alabama hangover limits their success. Getting

points is cool, but they win outright. TEXAS A&M 33-16.
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That's their "best bet"?

I actually agree with much of what they said and still wouldn't say that 17 is a "best bet".

This game does concern me and specifically because Milton has not been able to stretch the field with any kind of consistency. It seems that taking a deep shot with Milton essentially stops drives unless he hits them.

That said, I honestly think Mays could be the X factor. The OL was a completely different unit with him. Playing A&M's front... that matters.
 
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#49
Gotta win this one. We drop only to Bama and UGA, still not a bad season considering we have Milton and Bru is out. Win a decent bowl and we’re good.
 
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TeacherVol007 said:
Sorry OP, but no the season isn’t over with a loss to A&M. I predicted 8-4 from the beginning and am still confident in an 8-4 result. There’s nothing wrong with 8-4. I think it’s time people start admitting they drank the media Kool-Aide rather than looking at facts and historical precedent set by Milton and others. But that doesn’t matter, because Heupel getting to 8-4 in his 3rd year after coming into what, for all intents and purposes, was basically restarting a program from scratch, is very impressive. Last year absolutely set us up for high expectations, which is reasonable and perfectly fine, but last year also caused us to forget about Heupel’s first year and the huge 💩 show Pruitt left us in. I have full confidence in Heupel and company, and although the season isn’t over, I’m excited about the future!
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Great perspective. Thank you for this post.
 
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