Updated ranking for Tennessee follows 26-10 defeat of Alabama

Tennessee's place in the rankings is in focus after the Volunteers defeated Alabama 26-10. On3 examined where Tennessee stands following that result, with the win over Alabama serving as the basis for the updated assessment.

A 16-point victory over Alabama is the kind of result that can affect how a team is viewed in a ranking discussion, because it came against a major opponent and by a clear margin. For Tennessee, the significance is in the positioning the win supports as the season continues, with the specific ranking position set out in the original report.