We’re now just weeks away from the return of college football, where the Tennessee Volunteers will begin their push towards the College Football Playoff. The field expands from four to 12 this season, giving a team like Tennessee a chance to make the field with two losses.
Looking ahead to the season and using their Football Power Index, ESPN broke down the field and handicapped everyone’s chances at making the 12-team bracket. Tennessee checked in with a 36.9 percent chance to make the College Football Playoff. FPI gives the Volunteers a 2.7 percent chance at winning the National Championship.