Where's the love for Tennessee after the Vols smashed North Carolina State 51-10? Weren't the Wolfpack supposed to be a quality opponent? The Vols made them look like mincemeat. 

So, explain how Tennessee lags behind at No. 9 in the US LBM coaches poll and No. 7 in the AP poll.

On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer, Adam Sparks and John Adams unpack what might be contributing to Tennessee's ranking and whether it matters. 

Adams says he'd rank Tennessee within the top five – but he doesn't have an AP vote this year.

The crew also revises their record projections for Tennessee. Forget 9-3. How about 10-2 or 11-1?

Where's the love for Tennessee after the <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/columnists/university-of-tennessee/john-adams/2024/09/08/tennessee-football-nc-state-defense-will-brooks-tim-banks/75007602007/" aria-label="Link Vols smashed North Carolina State 51-10">Vols smashed North Carolina State 51-10</a>? Weren't the Wolfpack supposed to be a quality opponent? The Vols made them look like mincemeat. 
So, explain how Tennessee lags behind at No. 9 in the US LBM coaches poll and No. 7 in the AP poll.
On today's episode, hosts <a href="https://x.com/btoppmeyer" aria-label="Link Blake Toppmeyer">Blake Toppmeyer</a>, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSparks" aria-label="Link Adam Sparks">Adam Sparks</a> and <a href="https://x.com/johnadamskns" aria-label="Link John Adams">John Adams</a> unpack what might be contributing to Tennessee's ranking and whether it matters. 
Adams says he'd rank Tennessee within the top five – but he doesn't have an AP vote this year.
The crew also revises their record projections for Tennessee. Forget 9-3. How about 10-2 or 11-1?

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.

A Tennessee Vols podcast from the USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee.

The Volunteer State

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer.

Can't get no respect: Why Tennessee football still gets snubbed in rankings

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