Just In: Vols CFP Rankings Revealed After Loss

Jack Foster | Nov 22, 2022

The Tennessee Volunteers' College Football Playoff ranking ahead of rivalry week has been revealed. After a gutting 63-38 loss to South Carolina that dashed the Big Orange's CFP chances, the Vols have dropped five spots to Number 10.

The Vols were fifth last week and were in good standing to make the playoff, but the loss will cause Tennessee to ultimately miss the playoff.

The loss drops Tennessee below 2-loss teams in LSU and Alabama, which UT defeated.

With Tennessee sitting at No. 10, the Vols need to finish strong and beat Vanderbilt while also having some things fall their way to reach a New Year's Six Bowl. Right now, Tennessee's ranking means they are likely out of Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl contention.

The Vols travel to Nashville this weekend to take on Vanderbilt at 7:30 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.

Published Nov 22, 2022

JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.