Despite the sour finish in the Music City Bowl, Tennessee still has plenty of momentum going heading into the 2022 season. Josh Heupel enters year two after a ridiculously successful flip of the Tennessee offense in year one, and he returns his starting senior quarterback, top receiver, along with four starters up front on the offensive line.
With the current state of the SEC East, Tennessee should be a popular pick to rise into that No. 2 slot behind Georgia. They also should start the season with a number beside their name for the first time in a while.