What was unfathomable about 22 months ago has come true tonight — the Tennessee Volunteers are the No. 1 ranked team in the country. Josh Heupel has dragged this program straight from the basement to the penthouse in just under two years.
The Volunteers got over the Florida hump, and then found a way to beat Alabama to get to this point. Each time you thought they might have a letdown, they’ve responded with blowout victories.
After that 8-0 start, Tennessee opens the College Football Playoff rankings at No. 1.
Now, a showdown with No.