2. Will Vols be able to generate any pass rush?
Against the Vanderbilt Commodores, Tennessee football had a solid pass rush. However, that was against Vandy, who had the worst pass protection you could possibly have. As a result, not having a dominant pass rush was disappointing.
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The week before, the Vols’ pass rush was awful against the Florida Gators. What’s clear is that the dismissal of Kivon Bennett, who was just beginning to emerge into a star, proved disastrous for this unit. The defensive line can’t get enough of a push up front, and there aren’t enough explosive athletes with experience on the outside.
On the other hand, the Texas A&M Aggies are amazing at protecting the quarterback. They have only allowed four sacks on the year, by far the fewest in the SEC. The Florida Gators are the closest to them, allowing 14 sacks on the year, and we saw just how bad the Vols’ pass rush was in that game.
As a result, the idea of how much time Kellen Mond may have to throw the ball Saturday is a scary thought. Jeremy Pruitt and Derrick Ansley will have to find a way to generate some pass rush, and part of this leads to our final key.