These old, gritty, battle-tested Volunteers are gearing up for conference play, starting with the Georgia Bulldogs this Saturday afternoon. Tennessee’s only blemish through a challenging non-conference schedule was a tough overtime loss to Kansas, which saw Grant Williams foul out just before the extra period.
The 11-1 Vols will enter conference play as the favorites to capture the SEC crown. That fun begins this weekend. As the real season begins, here are five developments to watch going forward.
Bone stepping up
Why does Tennessee seem to have taken a big step forward this year?