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Tennessee football near bottom of Week 10 SEC Power Rankings

By Caleb Calhoun

Nov 7, 2020; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) rushes in the second quarter as Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Kurott Garland (79) and linebacker Roman Harrison (30) defend at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2020; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) rushes in the second quarter as Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Kurott Garland (79) and linebacker Roman Harrison (30) defend at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 7: Harrison Bailey #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs the ball in the fourth quarter of a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on November 7, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Volunteers 24-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 7: Harrison Bailey #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs the ball in the fourth quarter of a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on November 7, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Volunteers 24-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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Lost to Arkansas Razorbacks 24-13

Yes, the wheels are coming off the Tennessee football program. After a 2-0 start and in the midst of the longest winning streak among Power Five teams earlier this year, it’s clear that everything Jeremy Pruitt was building into his third year was a complete mirage. The Vols really did just cash in on an easy slate through that eight-game winning streak from last year into this year.

Last weekend, these guys blew a 13-0 halftime lead to the Arkansas Razorbacks to suffer another second-half collapse, allowing the Hogs to score 24 straight in the third quarter. Yes, there were a couple of injuries and missed calls. However, there was no excuse for Pruitt to lose to first-year head coach Sam Pittman, who was taking over a much bigger mess.

Now, the Vanderbilt Commodores are the only likely win left for the Vols, and this team’s senior quarterback, Jarrett Guarantano, is day to day after suffering a head injury last week. Quarterback play has been a major issue for this team all year along with the secondary. Failing to fix both things off a bye week was inexcusable.

Things are about to get worse as well. Up next for the Vols is a home game against the No. 5 ranked Texas A&M Aggies, and then they face the No. 24 ranked Auburn Tigers on the road. Also, the No. 6 ranked Florida Gators are still on the slate. Simply put, three ranked teams are their final four opponents, meaning 3-7 or even 2-8 is on the table or even.

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