Tennessee Football Preview: LSU
The Opponent: Louisiana State University, or LSU, is the flagship university for the state of Louisiana. It was founded as a military school in the 1800s and began to take its present shape in the 1920s. LSU’s football program claims four national titles, three of which come this century. Famed halfback, and Heisman trophy winner, […]
How Brian Kelly and LSU are Planning to Attack the Tennessee Offense
LSU head coach Brian Kelly has a tough task ahead of him in game planning for an impressive Tennessee offense this Saturday. The Vols head into Baton Rouge boasting the No. 1 offense in the country at 559.2 yards per game and one of the fastest offenses in the country for a second straight year. […]
What Hendon Hooker and Company Need to Do Against LSU to Have Success
With a week of rest now behind them, Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker and the rest of the Vols’ offense are now preparing to take on No. 25 LSU this Saturday in Baton Rouge. While LSU doesn’t bring a world-beating defense to the table, the Tigers have been one of the better teams against the pass […]
LSU Quarterback Exits Win Over Auburn With Injury
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels exited the Tigers’, 21-17, win over Auburn with a knee injury Saturday night. The Arizona State transfer quarterback exited the game in the fourth quarter not to return while head coach Brian Kelly expressed optimism about his future availability postgame. Kelly said there was no structural damage in the knee but […]
Tennessee Defies Analytics For Strong Power Rankings Spot
Matrix Analytical cofounder Adam McClintock put together a fascinating power rankings list on Tuesday morning. The list doesn’t have any opinionated input and instead focuses on analytics. According to McClintock, the power rankings are “derived from a model which utilizes full Coach Staff efficiency metrics, roster talent, & returning production among other metrics.” In addition, […]
Coaching Carousel: Brian Kelly is Officially Headed to the SEC
Brian Kelly Leaving Notre Dame For LSU The winningest head coach in Notre Dame football history, Brian Kelly, is officially heading to the SEC. As the coaching carousel continues to spin, one of the most marquee jobs in the country is now off the list. On Monday night, it was announced that Brian Kelly will […]
Tennessee’s Transfer Success Could Entice Former Five-Star to Knoxville
The transfer portal just had a few more stars added to it as former five-star recruit Elias Ricks has officially entered the portal according to Rivals. Ricks joined the LSU program in December of 2019 and spent the last two seasons under Tigers’ head coach Ed Orgeron. However, with the turnover happening at LSU this […]
Tennessee Reveals Vaccination and Mask Policy for Neyland Stadium
Tennessee football is just over a week away from the start of their 2021 football season. In addition, the athletics department has unveiled its procedures and policies for masks and vaccinations inside Neyland Stadium. After a season full of empty seats and safety guidelines in 2020, Tennessee will attempt to return to a traditional format […]
Evaluating Tennessee’s potential two additional opponents for 2020
Rocky Top Insider ranks the five potential opponents from most favorable to least favorable for the two additional SEC games Tennessee will play in 2020.