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No. 10 Tennessee Prepares for Home Finale Against UTEP

The Volunteers aim to rebound from a tough loss to Georgia and solidify their standing with the College Football Playoff committee.

  • Tennessee, ranked No. 10 in the AP poll and No. 11 in the College Football Playoff rankings, faces 2-8 UTEP in its final home game of the season on Saturday.
  • The Volunteers are looking to recover from a 31-17 loss to Georgia, which exposed issues with their defensive line and pass rush.
  • Running back Dylan Sampson continues to shine, leading the SEC with 1,230 rushing yards and setting a school record with 21 rushing touchdowns this season.
  • UTEP has shown recent improvement, winning two of its last four games, including an overtime victory over Kennesaw State, and boasts a strong defensive front with 25 sacks this season.
  • A win would secure Tennessee a second 7-0 home record in three seasons and mark the program's third consecutive nine-win season under coach Josh Heupel.
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