Few college football teams occupy the same territory as the Tennessee Volunteers do this year. While they are expected to pull back somewhat after making the College Football Playoff last season, most analysts still think very highly of their coaching staff and overall roster. It is a testament to what Josh Heupel has built in Knoxville, as well as the rockstar defensive coordinator he employs in Tim Banks.
While it remains to be seen how Joey Aguilar does in replacing Nico Iamaleava at quarterback, Banks' side of the football should be as menacing as ever. Yes, star players like James Pearce Jr.