# Why Tennessee Football can Exceed Expectations at 9-3

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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: 2026-07-06T04:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tennessee Volunteers eye a standout football season as optimism surges—can Josh Heupel’s squad outperform projections and SEC skeptics? With key returners like DeSean Bishop at running back, breakout receivers Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews, and an experienced offensive line, Tennessee’s offense looks ready to support young quarterbacks George MacIntyre or Faizon Brandon. Eric Cain spotlights the Volunteers’ potential on both sides of the ball, dissecting defensive upgrades under new coordinator Jim Knowles and the question marks surrounding the pass rush after losing Chaz Coleman. Are 8-4 or even 7-5 records more realistic, given a challenging SEC schedule and untested quarterback play? The conversation also celebrates Byron Young’s rise as an NFL Top 100 for Tennessee, closing with a look at fan mailbag questions and what it will take for the Volunteers to break through in 2026 SEC football.

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