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Former Vols coach Alex Golesh has his team in perfect position to make CFP

Tennessee football is all but eliminated from this year's College Football Playoff, but that doesn't mean Vols fans won't have a team to cheer for when the Playoff rolls around in December.

Former Vols offensive coordinator and current USF head coach Alex Golesh has the Bulls positioned perfectly to make a run at the CFP. They are ranked No. 24 in the updated CFP rankings, one spot behind the Vols.

Your South Florida Bulls are ranked #24 in @cfbplayoff poll! ud83dudc02#ComeToTheBay | #StayInTheBay pic.twitter.com/FsKNFOsTKa

— USF Football (@USFFootball) November 12, 2025

Golesh left the Vols for his first head coaching opportunity with USF, where he is now in his third year in Tampa Bay.