The Vols, currently sitting at No. 8 in the latest CFP rankings, will be a CFP team barring very controversial circumstances. And with how the field has shaken out so far, Tennessee is absolutely in play to host a Playoff game, too. They’ll need some help from Maryland, USC and Texas A&M.

Everything head coach Josh Heupel said after No. 7 Tennessee beat Vanderbilt 36-23 Saturday afternoon at FirstBank Stadium, rallying from an early 14-0 deficit to solidify a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff: Opening Statement “Just proud of our football team.

Vanderbilt jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first five minutes of the game, but the Vols were able to keep their composure despite the early deficit and they were ultimately able