Tennessee football took down Texas A&M 22-7 in Week 11, but get this, the Vols didn’t budge an inch in the US LBM Coaches Poll. They’re still sitting there at No. 9, which feels wild after an 8-2 record overall and 5-2 in the SEC. You’d think a win like that, especially at this point in the season, would at least get a little bump, right?
The Polls Don’t Lie… Or Do They?
So yeah, they beat Texas A&M, a solid win, but the coaches weren’t impressed enough to move them up. It’s a real head-scratcher when you’ve got an 8-2 record and are 5-2 in the toughest conference in college football. The AP Top 25 is still dropping on November 16, and we’ll see if they feel any different. Then the College Football Playoff rankings, the ones that *actually* matter, get updated on November 17 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. That’s the real test, because staying at No. 9 means you’re on the outside looking in for the biggest dance.
Two Games Left, All Eyes on LSU
With just two regular season games left, every snap is massive. Next up, Tennessee hosts LSU, who sits at 6-4 overall and 3-4 in the SEC. That game goes down on November 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium, also on ESPN. George MacIntyre and the offense, along with the rest of the squad, really need to make a statement there. Beating LSU isn’t just about another win, it’s about proving they belong higher than No. 9 and pushing for a shot at the CFP. This next game? It’s everything.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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