Former Georgia star David Pollack makes case for Tennessee as new No. 1 team

Tennessee might’ve played well enough Saturday night to beat any team in the country Saturday night.

The Vols have proven themselves a legitimate threat to Georgia in the SEC East, and after upsetting Alabama for the first time in 15 years, former UGA star and College GameDay host David Pollack is calling for Tennessee to be the new No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 Poll heading into Week 8.

“I don’t know how (Tennessee football) would not be the number 1 team in Country this week. Best win of the season was last night,” Pollack tweeted Sunday morning.

Saturday served as a game Rocky Top won’t soon forget, and if the Vols are ranked No. 1 when the new poll comes out – the goalpost floating in the Tennessee River will be the least of concerns for authorities around campus. The party in Knoxville continues at 2 p.m. ET when the AP Poll drops, and we’ll see whether or not the Vols are atop college football for the first time since 1998.

Lane Kiffin sends message to Vols fans, celebrates Ole Miss, Tennessee victories over ‘the state of Alabama’

Lane Kiffin is celebrating not just a victory over Auburn for Ole Miss, but Tennessee‘s shocking victory over Alabama, as well. 

For context, Kiffin got Volunteers fans back on his good side for a moment during ESPN’s College GameDay, where he explained Ole Miss and Tennessee were going to “beat the state of Alabama” on Saturday.

“I mean, if you think I don’t know Tennessee is playing Alabama, I mean who doesn’t know that?” answered Kiffin, asked if his tunnel-vision on the Auburn Tigers prevented him from being excited about the huge SEC showdown. “You know, I don’t know what to say, except for hey, let’s go beat the state of Alabama today. Go Vols.”

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After the deed was done — Ole Miss and Tennessee victorious — Kiffin tweeted a heartfelt congratulations to the Volunteers in a way only he could.

“Congrats @Vol_Football @OleMissFB  what a great day #NoRockyBlock #FG’S&OnsidesKicks #DownGoesStateofBama #3rdSaturdayofOctober (heart emojis),” tweeted Kiffin.

Moreover, Ole Miss and Tennessee helped shake up the SEC on Saturday, both enjoying undefeated seasons at the moment. While they’re not slated to play in 2022, it could be fascinating if they miraculosly meet in the SEC Championship Game this December. 

Until then, Lane Kiffin will continue championing both of their success, softening his stance with Tennessee fans after every compliment.