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The Athletic Predicts SEC Standings

The Athletic took a stab at picking the SEC for the 2024 season, and the Tennessee Volunteers came in at No. 7 in the SEC.
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The Athletic Predicts SEC Standings
The Athletic Predicts SEC Standings

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The SEC has been an unpredictable environment over the past few weeks, and with oddsmakers and analysts beginning to forecast next season, there can be a lot of variety. However, many have a similar view of the Tennessee Volunteers heading into next fall; nine wins seems to be the magic number. In their article, which you can read here, The Athletic picked Tennessee to lose to Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma.

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava will be the swing player for this Vols offense. The coaching staff has set the program's floor, but the quarterback position determines how far they go in head coach Josh Heupel's offense. They had a down-passing attack during the 2023 season, but if they can recapture their 2022 magic, it would pair well with an impressive defensive front and strong special teams play.

The Athletic had Tennessee finishing as the No. 7 SEC squad behind several other squads they must compete against. If the Vols manage to flip one of the three aforementioned losses, they have a real shot at making the first 12-team College Football Playoff.

The Athletic's Projected 2024 SEC Standings

  1. LSU (8-0)
  2. Georgia (7-1)
  3. Missouri (7-1)
  4. Texas (7-1)
  5. Alabama (6-2)
  6. Ole Miss (6-2)
  7. Tennessee (5-3)
  8. Auburn (3-5)
  9. Kentucky (3-5)
  10. Texas A&M (3-5)
  11. Oklahoma (3-5)
  12. South Carolina (2-6)
  13. Florida (2-6)
  14. Arkansas (1-7) 
  15. Mississippi State (1-7)
  16. Vanderbilt (0-8)

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EVAN CROWELL

Evan Crowell is currently pursuing a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and has various media experiences throughout his young career. He's been committed to marrying the fan's perspective of the game of football to the technical intricacies installed in each game by coaches and players. Crowell has been working at Fan Nation since 2020 and has covered high-profile college football games, recruiting events, and more during that five-year tenure. While he never played football, he's worked relentlessly to continue improving his understanding of the game while still covering the unique stories of each individual he covers.

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