KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 22: Smokey the live Tennessee Volunteers mascot on the sidelines during the game between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Florida won the game 47-21. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
Despite all the issues facing Josh Heupel’s first team on Rocky Top, every expert at one outlet is predicting that Tennessee football will at least reach bowl eligibility on the field. However, there’s not a lot of range in terms of how far they will go.
In a game by game prediction for the Vols’ 2021 season by Athlon’s three experts, two have UT going 6-6 while one has them going 7-5.