# DISRESPECTED: Tennessee Football FALLS to 8th in MOST SEC Power RANKINGS | QB Uncertainty?

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Podcast: [Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642)
Published: 2026-05-20T04:05:00+00:00
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Tennessee Volunteers face skepticism in SEC power rankings as questions swirl around their starting quarterback. Is the absence of an experienced signal-caller the only thing keeping the Vols out of the league’s upper echelon? Eric Cain breaks down Chris Gordy’s post-spring 2026 SEC rankings, debating whether Tennessee’s eighth-place spot truly reflects the team’s talent. Hot topics include the Vols’ returning offensive weapons like DeSean Bishop, Braylon Staley, and Mike Matthews, plus an offensive line stacked with seasoned starters. Alex Golesh, Auburn’s new head coach and former Tennessee offensive coordinator, reveals behind-the-scenes insights into Josh Heupel’s ever-evolving offensive system and the challenges of adapting to SEC defenses. Josh Ward also joins the conversation, ranking the toughest quarterbacks Tennessee will face in 2026 and examining the SEC’s shifting landscape with familiar schemes spreading across rival programs. Can Tennessee break into the conference elite and meet skyrocketing expectations?

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