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Oct 5, 2013; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback

(14) during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Neyland Stadium. Georgia won in overtime 34 to 31. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

12. Tennessee Volunteers

Records: 3-3 (0-2)

Previous Record: 12

Last Week: Bye

This Week: vs South Carolina

Next Week: at Alabama

The things that were true before the bye week are still true today. Tennessee needs improved quarterback play in order to take advantage of a strong offensive line and a good running back in Rajion Neal. They could also stand to improve their pass rush in order to create some big plays on defense.

Another thing that hasn’t changed is Tennessee still has a shot at a bowl game, but they’re going to need an upset win. The Volunteers end the season with games against Kentucky and Vanderbilt, both winnable games at this point. But they’ll have to beat one of SC, Alabama, Mizzou, or Auburn to get to the six win mark – and that’s assuming they do beat Kentucky and Vandy.

It’s an uphill battle for Tennessee, but, if the Georgia game is indication, they are capable of making that climb.