Can Tennessee win a title without a passing game?

Many have a perception of what winning looks like in college football. Different eras have had different looks: triple option, Air Raid, pro style, or whatever the style may be. Head coach Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers have a great shot at making the College Football Playoff with a dominant defense and a strong running game.

Tennessee averages 214 rushing yards per game, best in the Southeastern Conference and 13th in FBS. Teams know DeSean Bishop and company are coming at them but haven’t been able to stop them for four quarters. Pair that with a defense that takes great pride in giving this team all it needs to win. It isn’t the sexiest recipe to some, but so far it has taken…