SEC GAME THREAD: Capital One Orange Bowl - (6) Tennessee vs. (7) Clemson, Friday at 8pm on ESPN

Clemson has been a paper tiger the last few years because their schedule hasn't allowed for them to get exposed. I think they would have several more losses if they played a tougher schedule.

 

I’d make fun of toothless, but they won 11 games

 

I’m not taking anything away from Tennessee, they won this game without their top 2 players. They beat Bama, LSU and Clemson this season, very impressive. I’m very envious of their passing attack too.

 

Tennessee caps off a great season and they do it by beating up on Dabo the Douche, Milton looks like he'll be a handful to deal with the next few years.

 

Milton reminds me of AR when he throws it. Big srm poor touch. But AR is more athletic

 

Top four actually, Hooker, Hyatt and Tillman on offense, and Jeremy Banks on defense. Tennessee definitely had more backups in than Clemson.

 

Next year is his last eligible year I believe. But the Nico guy 5* is there too.

 

Clemson is burning............

 

Tennessee is now 30-25 in bowl wins.

 

UT is back?

 

Oh god...its frightening. I sure our fans dont go all Champions of Life trophy next year because the Vols dont need that anymore.

 

middle of the pack Cocks beat the Climps, paper tigers.

 

Clemson looks like they have everything in place to make the CFP next year. Freshman QB looked good in his 1st start even though he showed many freshman mistakes. If there is any progression going into next season, they could be pretty good.

 

Is UT expected to be highly ranked in the 23 preseason rankings? Or were they 1 year wonders??

 

I think Tennessee will be ranked in the #5 to #10 range in the 2023 Preseason College Football Rankings. The Tennessee team that skunked Clemson in the Orange Bowl will be returning for the 2023 season with upgrades in quite a few positions. I think Tennessee goes 10-2 in 2023 and 6-2 in the SEC with losses to Georgia,Alabama or Texas A&M.