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Game by game predictions for Tennessee Vols in 2022
The Tennessee Vols will enter the 2022 season with increased expectations than they did in 2021.
Final yr, which was Josh Heupel’s first because the Vols’ head coach, not many of us anticipated Tennessee to complete the common season with seven wins.
However that’s precisely what the Vols did. They usually had been a foul name away within the Music Metropolis Bowl from ending with eight wins.
Tennessee might want to present enchancment in 2022 after Heupel’s spectacular debut season. If the Volunteers are actually going to compete for an SEC East division title, they need to hold exhibiting progress. There’s completely no cause Tennessee ought to take a step again in 2022.
Now that spring observe is within the books, right here’s how I see the season enjoying out.
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Tennessee vs Ball State (September 1)
Transferring this sport to a Thursday night time was a fantastic transfer by Tennessee. The Vols ought to cruise to a win towards an overmatched crew in entrance of a nationwide viewers. Vols win (1-0)
Tennessee @ Pittsburgh (September 10)
I do know this sport is on the highway and the Volunteers misplaced to Pittsburgh final yr. However two huge issues have modified — Hendon Hooker is Tennessee’s beginning quarterback now and Kenny Pickett is now not at Pittsburgh. Kedon Slovis transferred to Pitt this offseason, however the Panthers’ quarterback battle remains to be ongoing. Vols win (2-0)
Tennessee vs Akron (September 17)
Nothing a lot to say about this one. Tennessee ought to win this sport by a minimum of 35 factors. Vols win (3-0)
Tennessee vs Florida (September 24)
Right here we go — perhaps the largest sport of the yr for Tennessee. The Vols ought to beat Florida in 2022. If Josh Heupel is for actual, the Vols have to erase the Florida curse (which nonetheless appears to be a factor, regardless of UT’s win towards the Gators in 2016). Tennessee is the higher crew going up towards a first-time SEC head coach. They will’t lose this sport. Vols win (4-0)
Tennessee @ LSU (October 8)
I’ve gone backwards and forwards on this sport. It’s a real toss-up sport. Tennessee can completely win this sport. However LSU, regardless that they fired Ed Orgeron, nonetheless has quite a lot of expertise. I don’t know what to anticipate from Brian Kelly in Baton Rouge, however for now, I’m going to offer the Tigers the sting. Vols lose (4-1)