Vols Have 5th Toughest Schedule in Nation Per Football Outsiders
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According to a popular analytics site, Football Outsiders, the Vols have the fifth-toughest schedule in all of college football this year.
A Look At Tennessee’s 2017 SOS
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Tennessee has played some of the toughest schedules in the nation since Butch Jones took over in 2013, but the 2017 slate might offer a bit of a reprieve.
A Look at UT’s 2016 Strength of Schedule
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A closer look at UT’s strength of schedule in 2016.
Strength of Schedule: What is it Good For?
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The Vols face one of the most difficult schedule’s in the country this year while several championship-ready teams face much easier paths.