Tennessee is coming off of a massive 52-49 win over Alabama this week, getting the UT-Martin Skyhawks in Knoxville. The Volunteers have a chance to get healthy and build depth before taking on Kentucky and heading to No. 1 Georgia in the next couple of weeks.
An FCS opponent means you’re not likely to see Cedric Tillman, who is now over a month removed from surgery on his high ankle sprain. Tennessee wants him ready to roll for Kentucky, and there’s no reason to push him here. The same can be said for cornerbacks Kamal Hadden and Christian Charles.