What has to happen for Tennessee to make the College Football Playoff? That was one question on Bill Connelly’s mind as he previewed the 2023 college football season. The Volunteers ascended all the way up to No. 1 last year in the initial batch of rankings that were released before losses to Georgia and South Carolina ultimately took them out of the running.
Now without Hendon Hooker and Jalin Hyatt, can Tennessee back up that 2022 performance? According to Connelly, then can — if these three things happen.
Is Milton ready?
Connelly began with the obvious wildcard of Joe Milton.