Who got the worst of initial CFP rankings? Analysts think it’s Tennessee

Tennessee football is having a very strong 2026 season, one that has them right in the middle of the race for the SEC title and a spot in the College Football Playoff as the calendar flips to November. Josh Heupel’s group has put together some impressive performances and will clearly be a tough out for anyone down the stretch this season. On Tuesday night, however, the College Football Playoff selection committee made it clear that the Volunteers still have some work to do if they’re going to achieve their dreams this season.