ESPN explains how the Tennessee Vols can impress the College Football Playoff committee in 2024
The Tennessee Vols are hoping to make the College Football Playoff in 2024, the first year that the playoff will include 12 teams. For the Vols to reach the playoff, they'll have to either win the SEC or impress the College Football Playoff committee. The latter seems like the more likely playoff path for Tennessee. […]
The Tennessee Vols are hoping to make the College Football Playoff in 2024, the first year that the playoff will include 12 teams.
For the Vols to reach the playoff, they'll have to either win the SEC or impress the College Football Playoff committee.
The latter seems like the more likely playoff path for Tennessee.
And ESPN detailed earlier this week what they think the Vols need to do in 2024 to impress the committee.
ESPN's Heather Dinich thinks Tennessee needs to go undefeated in conference play and go at least 2-1 in their games against Oklahoma, Georgia, and Alabama.
From ESPN: With a winning record against Oklahoma, Georgia and Alabama — and a perfect 4-0 nonconference record that includes a Sept. 7 win against NC State. If the Vols are a playoff team, they shouldn't lose to Chattanooga, NC State, Kent State or UTEP. And if they do lose to NC State, which should be a respectable top-25 team (see No. 18 below), they can't afford to go 1-2 against OU, Georgia and Bama. Tennessee only has four true road games this year, including OU and Georgia. If the Vols are going to earn an at-large bid, those are the kind of road wins that will help them do it.
Dinich is probably spot on, though I'd suggest that Tennessee also has to beat Florida at home this season to reach the playoff.
The Vols can probably afford two losses (to good teams) and still have a decent chance to reach the 12-team playoff. Anything more than that, though, and Tennessee will be on the outside looking in.
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