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Out of curiosity took a quick look at Tennessee's schedule:

SEC wins against Kentucky (2-6 SEC), Vandy (2-6), Missouri (1-7), South Carolina (1-7) and Georgia (5-3)
SEC losses against Florida and both division crossover games (Alabama and Arkansas)

OOC wins against non-Power 5 Bowling Green and North Texas (and FCS Western Carolina)
OOC loss to Oklahoma

When you break down their 8-4 (5-3) record, it doesn't look too impressive. Not to be overly harsh, but I see about 1 quality win (Georgia)...

They also played Oklahoma and Alabama close. Sometimes record isn't everything, and per most advanced stats they're in the top 25 (F+ has them at 20). They're not elite, but they're not garbage.

[stupac2]

Out of curiosity took a quick look at Tennessee's schedule:

SEC wins against Kentucky (2-6 SEC), Vandy (2-6), Missouri (1-7), South Carolina (1-7) and Georgia (5-3)
SEC losses against Florida and both division crossover games (Alabama and Arkansas)

OOC wins against non-Power 5 Bowling Green and North Texas (and FCS Western Carolina)
OOC loss to Oklahoma

When you break down their 8-4 (5-3) record, it doesn't look too impressive. Not to be overly harsh, but I see about 1 quality win (Georgia)...

They also played Oklahoma and Alabama close. Sometimes record isn't everything, and per most advanced stats they're in the top 25 (F+ has them at 20). They're not elite, but they're not garbage.