They were overrated coming into last season but ultimately I think a bit underrated to end it.  Their knockout bunch to Nebraska to end the season and relatively little talent lost to the draft shows promise for a Tennessee that managed to punch above its weight class last year.  With maturity, improved coaching, and an easier schedule than Florida, the East is Tennessee's to win - they just need to keep from having Vandy sweep their entire state again.They are a surprisingly offense-oriented team in the SEC which I think will ultimately cost them in the end.

In a recent post, someone pointed out that Tennessee has been recruiting very, very well. Like, averaging a Top 10 class the last 4-5 years good. They don't deserve to be ranked that high, but with the talent on the field, I think they'll put together some decent wins, and proceed to get killed by Alabama in the first ever Third Saturday of October in the First Saturday of December.

A lot of people see this season as a do-or-die season for Butch Jones, so we'll see what Tennessee can put together when everyone's attention is on Georgia and Florida to top the SEC East.