The Tennessee Vols have started their 2024 season off in impressive fashion. At 4-0, they’ve been in complete control of every game by the time the third quarter ended. Not something that happens every day.
But is this the type of team with staying power? One talking head thinks so.
On3 Sports’ J.D. Pickell discussed the Vols this week ahead of their game on Saturday against Arkansas, and he had a very specific – and relatable – description for why he’s buying the Vols as a title contender this season.
“This is the kind of team now where you can take them home to meet your parents,” Pickell said. “Previous Tennessee teams, the 2022 team, they were awesome, they were fun to watch. They were a great fling, but you were like, ‘is this really going anywhere? Is this really a team win a national title? That you can put a ring on?’
“It wasn’t, right? It was fun to watch. It was a great time. It was enjoyable. It was great to be around. But it wasn’t one of those teams where you’re like, ‘hey, this could be the one.’ So, if I’m a Tennessee fan right now because of the defense and because of the generational talent you have at quarterback that we’ve talked about ad nauseum now – and the culture from this team that we’ve seen, to be able to go on the road in Norman and win a low scoring game – if you’re a Tennessee fan, this could be the one. ”