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Orange Bowl Prediction: #6 Tennessee Volunteers vs #7 Clemson Tigers
This is likely one of the most becoming bowl video games ever, because the Tennessee Volunteers (10-2) sq. off within the Orange Bowl in opposition to the Clemson Tigers (11-2). It is two groups that rock orange taking part in within the Orange Bowl in a battle of Prime 10 groups.
Only a nice storyline, but in addition an essential sport for each squads.
Location: Onerous Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
When: December thirtieth – 8:00 PM ET
Community: ESPN
Unfold: Clemson -4.5
IB has damaged down the sport and now it is time for us to make our predictions.
BRYAN DRISKELL, PUBLISHER
Prediction: Clemson 37, Tennessee 27
Each groups will come into this sport with completely different quarterbacks than we noticed a lot of the season, however that can play to Clemson’s benefit rather more than Tennessee’s. The lack of Hendon Hooker is devastating for the Vols, and so they appeared like a totally completely different crew within the season-ending win over Vanderbilt than they did all season. The win was spectacular, little question, however Tennessee will not have the ability to run over Clemson prefer it did Vanderbilt, and it’ll want Joe Milton to reap the benefits of a poor Clemson secondary with out his prime two weapons – Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman.
Cade Klubnik entering into the beginning quarterback position for Clemson might very effectively be an improve for the Tigers, and he’ll have all his prime weapons accessible to him. Klubnik went 20-24 for 279 yards and a landing coming off the bench within the ACC title sport in opposition to North Carolina, and he added 30 speeding yards and a rating, and a 19-yard reception besides. I believe the Klubnik period begins in impression style in opposition to a Tennessee protection that struggled a lot of the season.
Clemson will probably be with out a few of its prime defenders, however there may be loads of entrance seven expertise remaining on this sport. Tennessee will have the ability to make this a detailed sport, but it surely would not shock me if the Tigers ran away with this a bit. Regardless of that being a chance, I nonetheless suppose this sport will in the end be a tricky contest.
Prediction: Clemson 28, Tennessee 27
One of many extra fascinating matchups of the day proper right here, minus ND in fact. This one options two backup QBs, one as a result of damage and one as a result of switch. It’s a wash for essentially the most half in that regard and never as a result of I believe Joe Milton is best than Cade Klubnik, at the least from an expertise standpoint. So if the QB battle is a wash then how will we take a look at this sport? I take a look at the protection in addition to the teaching. Josh Heupel is an efficient coach and is somebody that individuals ought to have their eyes on transferring ahead however Dabo Swinney is already there. I belief him in addition to the Clemson protection to win the day right here.
RYAN ROBERTS, DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING
Prediction: Clemson 28, Tennessee 24
Tennessee has had a whole lot of success this season offensively and with that, there are a number of of their proficient large receivers who’re opted out of this sport. That might make the offensive output look so much otherwise.
On the Clemson facet of issues, it has been very up and down this season. They’ve all their gamers able to go due to that. Search for them to squeak out a detailed one.
SHAUN DAVIS, RECRUITING ANALYST
Prediction: Clemson 27, Tennessee 23
The Vols wonderful season got here to a sudden halt with a devastating street loss to South Carolina and the damage to quarterback Hendon Hooker, whereas the Cade Klubnik period was efficiently launched on the ACC Championship sport. The Tigers’ CFP hopes had been additionally dashed by a late season loss to the Gamecocks at dwelling, so the share disappointments with the Vols. Joe Milton ought to have sufficient to problem the Clemson secondary, however Klubnik in opposition to the fifth worst cross protection and Will Shipley ought to have the ability to management the ball in opposition to and restrict the offensive alternatives for Josh Heupel’s offense.
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SEAN STIRES, STAFF WRITER
Prediction: Tennessee 34, Clemson 30
Dabo Swinney has received 10 of his final 14 bowl video games, with two of the losses in nationwide championship video games and two within the semifinals. The sport would pack extra punch if Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker might play, but it surely is likely to be too early for Cade Klubnik to have his breakout.
ANDREW MCDONOUGH, IB CONTRIBUTOR
Prediction: Clemson 21, Tennessee 16
A beginning lineup comprised solely of Clemson and Tennessee gamers who will not be taking part in on this sport (whether or not as a result of choose outs, transfers, or accidents) would win a whole lot of video games, and these absences take a few of the luster off of what on paper needs to be top-of-the-line matchups of the bowl season. Clemson’s Cade Klubnik made his first profession begin within the ACC Championship the place he went 20-24 for 279 yards and a TD, whereas Michigan switch Joe Milton will get the nod for the Volunteers.
Given the offensive expertise that each QBs are lacking, I anticipate this to be a decent, low scoring affair. Finally, Clemson will pull this out due largely to the truth that RB Will Shipley would be the finest participant on the sector. Shipley had 3 video games with 20 or extra carries this season, with all 3 being shut Tiger wins over Wake Forest, Florida State, and Syracuse. I anticipate Dabo Swinney‘s sport plan to contain getting the ball to #1 as ceaselessly as attainable, chewing clock and taking strain off his younger QB.
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Hundreds of Middle Tennesseans gathered near in East Nashville Saturday to paint the city’s first rainbow crosswalks as a celebration of LGBTQ pride.
The event, which was sponsored by Metro Councilman Clay Capp, drew scores of elected officials, community members and a couple of protesters.
The crosswalk intersection at 14 and Woodland Streets is in front of the Lipstick Lounge, which opened in 2003 is one of only 20 lesbian bars in the U.S.
Nashville elected officials begin painting a rainbow crosswalk outside the Lipstick Lounge in East Nashville.
(Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)
A street preacher with his Bible admonished participants painting the rainbow crosswalk. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)
Metro Nashville Councilmember-at-Large Olivia Hill gives the peace sign to everyone before painting. (Photo:John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)
Heather Sapphire, Kennedy Ann Scott and others start painting the crosswalk. (Photo:John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)
Tennessee football’s James Pearce Jr. headlines a list of the top 25 returning players in college football for 2024 season.
The Tennessee Volunteers are entering an exciting 2024 season. They will have some new faces on both sides of the ball while also returning several key contributors from a season ago. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has garnered quite a bit of attention this offseason as he prepares to be the full-time starter, but edge rusher James Pearce Jr. is perhaps the most notable name amongst the group.
Pearce Jr. has been labeled as one of the top players in college football and as a potential first-overall pick for the 2025 NFL draft. He is the focal point of Tennessee’s defense and will play a huge factor in the Volunteers’ success this season. 247 sports released their list of top 25 returning players for the 2024 college football season, and Pearce Jr. came in at number one on the list. Here is what the outlet wrote about him:
“Pearce ranks in a tie for the fourth most sacks amongst returning players after he racked up 10 last season as the SEC’s top edge rusher. He is the early favorite to come off the board first at the 2025 NFL Draft.”
Last season, Pearce Jr. racked up 14.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and 28 total tackles as a sophomore. Some outlets are claiming he is the best player in college football, and he is certainly one of, if not, the best edge defenders in the sport.
Brett Kollmann annually ranks hundreds of prospects for the NFL Draft cycle and has gotten an early start on his homework for next year’s class. He took to X on Tuesday afternoon to give Pearce an interesting NFL comparison. Aldon Smith.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Aldon Smith with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He made an All-Pro first-team during his second season in the NFL, tallying 19.5 sacks and becoming one of the league’s breakout stars. Off-field concerns derailed his career, but his playing heights were extremely high. Pearce was a consensus All-SEC first-team selection during his sophomore season and hopes to achieve even greater things next year.
If Pearce Jr. goes first overall, he would be the first Volunteer to do so since 1998 when quarterback Peyton Manning was the first name called. He has already joined an elite list of college football players, but he has the opportunity to do some very special things in 2024 and put him even higher up on those lists and deeper into Tennessee history books.
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The SEC football’s 10-year television contract with ABC and ESPN is worth about $3 billion. So, you might conclude the conference is set for life.
You might conclude that if you have been living in a cave. Not that there’s anything wrong with living in a cave, but it could give you a warped sense of financial matters.
Inflation is on the rise. Expenses are, too.
College football will soon begin sharing its revenue with college football players. Imagine that.
Revenue sharing won’t mark the end of NIL deals. Players will continue to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness. My guess is they will capitalize more next year and the year after that.
You think $300 million a year in TV revenue for an entire conference assures your member schools of financial security? Don’t be silly.
One thing I have learned from covering college sports for decades: Colleges never have enough money – no matter how much television networks are willing to throw their way.
Fortunately, the NCAA is aware that colleges – despite the ramped-up television deals – remain at risk for abject poverty. I assume that’s why it will allow corporate-sponsor advertisements on football fields this regular season.
This decision wasn’t impulsive. Both an NCAA panel and a committee signed off on this in a wonderful example of bureaucratic collaboration.
Don’t get the wrong idea. Players won’t have their helmets tattooed with business logos. Nor will the Aflac duck be permitted to waddle along the sideline with a football coach.
Only three corporate advertisements will be allowed – one at the 50-yard line and two other smaller ones in yet-to-be-named spots. And I’m sure such advertisements will be subtle and tasteful, so as not to detract from the natural beauty of a football field.
Maybe, that’s how it will start out. But that’s not how it will end up.
Who finds one oil well on his property and proclaims: “We’re good now. Let’s go plant some trees.” Instead, they will search feverishly to find more oil-producing wells.
Once colleges realize how much money they can rake in from corporate advertisements, do you think they will shout to the heavens: “That’s all we need”?
If you answered “yes,” go back to your cave.
I envision a field fraught with commercials since there is so much open space available for the taking. As any self-respecting corporate CEO will tell you, open space is lost money.
I envision future fields with a corporate sponsor every 20 yards. A national car manufacture could sponsor one 10-yard line. A major insurance company could sponsor a 30. Of course, goal-line advertising will cost more.
ADAMS: College football players, not other athletes, should receive their revenue sharing
And why not put the goal posts to work, too?
A corporate banner could be draped over the crossbar. Corporate flags could dangle from the top of the uprights, which will be the focal point of millions of viewers when a game-deciding field-goal attempt flies through the sky.
The sky will remain unspoiled by corporate logos – at least, until some clever CEO figures out how to put that open space to work.
John Adams is a senior columnist. He may be reached at 865-342-6284 or john.adams@knoxnews.com. Follow him at: twitter.com/johnadamskns.
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