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)
On the surface, it seems obvious. Tennessee football has four circled wins and one likely win on the year, and it has three circled losses and three likely losses. In order to reach their goal of bowl eligibility, at least on the field, that would mean winning their only toss-up game, which is this weekend against the Pittsburgh Panthers.