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Tennessee football falls after not playing in Week 5 SEC Power Rankings

By Caleb Calhoun

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) congratulates Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) on his touchdown during the first half of a game between the Tennessee Vols and Florida Gators, in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.Utvsflorida0924 02243
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) congratulates Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) on his touchdown during the first half of a game between the Tennessee Vols and Florida Gators, in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.Utvsflorida0924 02243 /
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Oct 1, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) rushes for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) rushes for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

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Defeated Arkansas Razorbacks 49-26

Just like that, order is restored. They may have lost their starting quarterback, but Alabama reeled off three touchdowns in the second half with their backup against Arkansas last Saturday when leading just 28-23. Nick Saban’s team remains dominant and did enough with that blowout win to move back atop our SEC Power Rankings.

Of course, that is what could potentially set the stage for an epic showdown between Tennessee football and Alabama in a week, but they both have to win Saturday. We’ll have more on that in a minute. First, with Alabama, they have two road wins, and although Arkansas and the Texas Longhorns are questionable, you can’t take that away.

This team has three Power Five wins overall, even if you want to say Vanderbilt doesn’t count. Most importantly, they proved they can win on the road, as they have struggled in those environments ever since Bryce Young took over at quarterback. How they now do with him banged up remains to be seen.

Next. Vols' bye week priorities. dark

Either way, they should be fine. This week, they should blow out Texas A&M at home. Then they will visit Tennessee football before hosting Mississippi State. At least two of those games should be intriguing, so watch out. Maybe Alabama games are going to be worth watching once again.

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