SEC
First Round: Lost 28-30 at Illinois
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Furman | H | Neyland Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | A — Georgia Tech | A | Bobby Dodd Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Kennesaw State | H | Neyland Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Texas | H | Neyland Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — Auburn | H | Neyland Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Arkansas | A | Razorback Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Alabama | H | Neyland Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — South Carolina | A | Williams-Brice Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | H — Kentucky | H | Neyland Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Texas A&M | A | Kyle Field |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — LSU | H | Neyland Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Vanderbilt | A | FirstBank Stadium |
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.