Today On Rocky Top: Will Vols Need A New Opponent In 2015?

From Rocky Top Insider

"According to multiple reports, UAB’s football program is in its last days. “I think it’s going to happen,” UAB head coach Bill Clark told ESPN’s Joe Schad. “Unless something changes before the weekend ends, I think it’s over. I think the odds are very high it ends this week. To shut the doors? That’s sad.”USA Today reported that athletics director Brian Mackin has privately given indications the program will shut down this week. Tennessee is scheduled to open next season with UAB in Nashville on September 5th. The Vols have played the Blazers four times, winning 37-13 in 1998, 17-10 in 2005, 35-3 in 2008 and 32-29 in 2010.Read more at Rocky Top Insider"

From Bleacher Report

"When Tennessee freshman running back Jalen Hurd is running over opponents and sophomore quarterback Joshua Dobbs is running past them next season, Saturday’s struggle will be looked at as a catalyst.When the Volunteers add to the mix a stable of highly coveted defensive linemen in another top-shelf recruiting class compiled by coach Butch Jones, the ulcer-inducing, how-is-this-happening close call against Vanderbilt will be remembered fondly.Yes, Tennessee had to go into ultimate survival mode with Hurdhurt just to squeak by the Commodores, 24-17, on Saturday night in Nashville. But the bottom line is the Vols did it.Read more at Bleacher Report"

From The Tennessean

"Vols fans, get ready for perhaps the most agonizing week of the season – and there isn’t even a game waiting at the end of it.With Tennessee’s 24-17 win over Vanderbilt Saturday, the Vols are returning to the postseason for the first time since 2010.But the bowl possibilities are, for the moment, plentiful. Depending on who you ask, Tennessee could be staying in state to play in Memphis’ Liberty Bowl or Nashville’s Music City Bowl. There are also some very interesting potential opponents including Notre Dame and Texas.Read more at From The Tennessean"