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Tennessee football: Stop assuming 2018 Vols losing to Florida is a given

Yes, Tennessee football is rebuilding this year with a new head coach in Jeremy Pruitt and new systems on both sides of the ball. And yes, they have a brutal schedule, especially early, that makes reaching a bowl game different.

The Vols could truly stumble to 3-9 this year if all things go wrong. But they could also go 8-4 if a bunch of breaks fall their way. The season comes down to a few crucial toss-up games, including the Vanderbilt Commodores, Kentucky Wildcats, Missouri Tigers, and yes, the Florida Gators.

This is where things get weird.