The Tennessee Volunteers had the inside track to not only the College Football Playoff, but after a disappointing loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks, more uncertainty has crept in.

The Vols are currently 6-2, so they are by no means out of the race in any way. There just is not much wiggle room, Tennessee has to approach every game like the season is decided on it.

The Tennessee Volunteers Receive Their Ranking.

Tennessee wide receiver Mike Matthews (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a college football game between Tennessee and South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Oct. 24, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

The Vols have been officially ranked by the College Football Playoff Committee, and they come in at 13th. This is a great spot to be in for the Vols, with a lot of opportunity to move up the rankings. The good news is that also means the CFP committee ranks them higher than the AP poll.…