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Tennessee football: 4 bold predictions for Vols vs. South Carolina

By Billy Williford

ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers passes against the Georgia Bulldogs on September 29, 2018 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers passes against the Georgia Bulldogs on September 29, 2018 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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AUBURN, AL – OCTOBER 13: Running back Tim Jordan #9 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs the ball downfield during the first quarter of their game against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 13, 2018, in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

No.3 – Tennessee has a 100-yard rusher

Tennessee’s rushing attack has struggled as of late. They haven’t had a 100-yard rusher since Ty Chandler did it in the UTEP game. Chandler finished that game with 158 total rushing yards on 12 carries with one touchdown.

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    • The only other game the Vols had a player with at least 100-yards rushing was Tim Jordan against West Virginia. Jordan finished that game with 118 rushing yards on 20 carries with one touchdown.

    Recently Tennessee has struggled to run the football. Here are the rushing totals from the past couple of games.

    156 rushing yards – Florida

    66 rushing yards – Georgia

    68 rushing yards – Auburn

    31 rushing yards – Alabama

    This became an even bolder prediction with the news of the season-ending injury of offensive linemen Trey Smith. However, I think the South Carolina game is where the Vols get on track and have a 100-yard rusher. My guess is it will be Ty Chandler.

    The Vols are going to need Chandler to get going especially if Jarrett Guarantano is out for the game. Against Alabama Keller Chryst showed he had poise in the pocket and made the right when the pressure came.

    If Chandler or any of the other running backs can get going, it could do wonders in opening up the passing attack. South Carolina ranks 89th nationally giving up 180 yards on the ground per game which is much different than Alabama and Auburn.

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