In Tennessee's advanced statistical profile at Football Study Hall, two things clearly stand out in the five factors to victory. In the positive, it's field position: the Vols lead the nation in average opponent starting field position (23.4 yard line), and are 21st nationally in their own starting field position (32.7 yard line). This is an incredible advantage that, as many have echoed, would almost certainly be part of something special happening in Tuscaloosa for Tennessee.
Tennessee is a Top 50 team in every other component except three. Finishing drives isn't a strong suit defensively, where the Vols rank 79th nationally in points per trip inside the 40.