Sports Illustrated Includes Tennessee in Four Bold Predictions for Week 8

Sports Illustrated has put Tennessee at the center of its bold predictions for Week 8 of the college football season. The piece frames a potential Tennessee result as a non-upset upset, suggesting a win that might look surprising on the surface without truly counting as a major shock.

That framing reflects how Tennessee is being viewed nationally heading into the week. The Volunteers are positioned as a team capable of a result that would draw attention, even if those following the program closely would not be stunned by it.

The Tennessee item is one of four bold predictions in the Sports Illustrated rundown for the week. For Tennessee, the attention underscores the stakes of the Week 8 slate and the chance to validate that national perception on the field.