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National analyst ranks Tennessee No. 5, Keeps Alabama at No. 2

Despite the growing optimism around the Tennessee Volunteers, one analyst has them as the No. 5 team in college basketball and the No. 2 SEC team.
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National analyst ranks Tennessee No. 5, Keeps Alabama at No. 2
National analyst ranks Tennessee No. 5, Keeps Alabama at No. 2

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Upsets filled college basketball on Saturday, but the Tennessee Volunteers handled business.

College Gameday came to town for a top-ten showdown against the Texas Longhorns. National eyes followed as the Volunteers out-executed Texas for forty minutes, cruising to an eleven-point victory.

Fans expect Tennessee to climb to No. 2 in the AP Poll on Monday, which aligns with what many think. One national analyst has gone against the grain and has them as his No. 5 team.

Additionally, he has Alabama as his No. 2 team despite an embarrassing road loss at unranked Oklahoma. Many expect Tennessee to leapfrog the Crimson Tide to become the No. 1 SEC team in the AP.

Gary Parrish of CBS Sports releases a daily top-25. Tennessee moved up from No. 7 on his ballot after their monumental win. While his ranking isn't a knock on the orange and white, it indicates his feelings about Alabama.

Parrish cited the Crimson Tide's sparkling resume, noting that the only team in his eyes with a better season thus far is Purdue. He says he needs several teams to rise to the top to move down Alabama.

"Bottom line, I will keep Alabama at No. 2 in the Top 25 And 1 until at least two teams, in my opinion, have better résumés. Again, right now, nobody besides Purdue checks that box."

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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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