Vols Favored Big vs USCe -- How?

[WiseOlVol]

Early lines are from 11 to 13.

How is this possible?

 

[stolitonic]

In spite of the doom and gloom pearl clutching some on this board seem to revel in proclaiming-we are not a horrible football team?

Just my best guess

 

[1Big_Orange_Fan]

I agree with OP. I was shocked when I saw the line.

 

[dobre_shunka]

What are the odds on Tennessee getting a bad call/no call/picked up flag/video review/kicked spotted ball go in their favor?

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Maybe we’re not as bad as the nay sayers keep saying around here?

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Early lines are from 11 to 13.

How is this possible?

Yeah I don't get it either. Vegas knows our fans are gonna take us to cover.

 

[BradstarVols]

Because Tennessee is the better team

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

A home night game against a 1 dimensional team. A lot of people probably see this as a "get right" game for the Vols, I do not.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

Vegas doesn’t think like a lot of folks on here. They know it’s only a matter of time that we play a complete game and being at home here will probably be a big factor. But I don’t care about the line all I want is the Win. We need to play well. GBO

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Closer to 5 by kickoff

 

[Vol737]

Closer to 5 by kickoff

I see it as a toss up. Wouldn’t bet on this game one way or the other unless it was someone else’s money, like EB’s. I do think we can beat them if we have our best game and everyone is healthy.

 

[VAVol85]

If we can limit Legette and pressure Rattler, I like our chances. But the former is a big task, secondary is going to have to step up.

 

[Rememberthelate90s]

Our run game is legit. Their OL is bad. Our front 4 is good. Their run game is poop.

 

[Volswin98]

Wow. I would have thought Carolina by 7.

 

[Wrangler95]

I'd take the points,Rattler is best QB I've seen this year!

 

[Alto1]

I'd take the points,Rattler is best QB I've seen this year!

I’d lean toward this as well. Hard to argue against it.

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

Ya, that is a BS line. It will shrink before next Saturday.

 

[Carl Pickens]

Early lines are from 11 to 13.

How is this possible?

Looks like one of those bet the house type lines to me

 

[UTK]

SCAR sucks and mays is gonna be back. Night atmosphere. Sounds fair to me.

 

[Volnanza]

What are the odds on Tennessee getting a bad call/no call/picked up flag/video review/kicked spotted ball go in their favor?

I think that is decided upon in a back room somewhere. Zebras in the dark. Wow! I just made that up. Good name for a book.

 

[IndianaVol]

Early lines are what they are...sometimes accurate based in the strengths of each team...sometimes they are set to get more betting traction on the game.

While I do think UT goes into this one favored, I'm not sure it ends up being by two scores. I could see this.line being around 7 by Friday.

 

[onevol74]

Vegas probably being swamped with people taking Carolina and the points.

 

[LakeMaryFLVol]

Closer to 5 by kickoff

Nope not this time. No weeders and no “no shows” of o line . Sone rookies play corner shine and we roll. See you soon Rocky Top

 

[OrangeVolMan]

I'd take the points,Rattler is best QB I've seen this year!

Need to watch Bo Nix.

 

[Mccage]

If we can limit Legette and pressure Rattler, I like our chances. But the former is a big task, secondary is going to have to step up.

Regardless what the experts on here think I thought the Starters in the secondary played solid Saturday. Hence “Starters”…. We played a lot of backups in 2nd half….our young LB’s were lost several times.
Not sure if Beasley even played 2nd half.
Getting out of position eliminates talent!