Tennessee's 38-point win against Kentucky sends the Volunteers rising to No. 2 in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-131 in advance of Saturday's must-see SEC matchup with No. 1 Georgia.
The Volunteers have had one of the nation's very best offenses since the season opener. But the defense has stepped up in recent weeks, including a smothering of Will Levis and the Wildcats.
Overall, Tennessee's track record is difficult to ignore. With one month left, wins against five opponents then ranked in the Top 25 gives the Volunteers' a stronger résumé than both No.