Rocky Top is in for an interesting few months. The Vols are about to go directly under the microscope, getting poked and prodded like never before with all the attention and scrutiny flying their way.
No, Tennessee didn't win the SEC Eastern Division in 2015, as Atlanta was merely a pipe dream after back-to-back collapses against Florida and Arkansas before the midway point of the 2015 season.
This was far from a playoff team, but after finishing the season with six straight wins, including an absolute drubbing of No. 13 Northwestern in the Outback Bowl, Tennessee is going to soar up the short list of Eastern contenders in 2016.