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SEC Football: Week 1 Power Rankings

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates a touchdown with receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) during the third quarter against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates a touchdown with receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) during the third quarter against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 1, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Appalachian State Mountaineers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won in overtime 20 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Appalachian State Mountaineers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won in overtime 20 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Number 6. Tennessee 

Week 1 results: (1-0) 20-13 Win against Appalachian State

Tennessee did not look good last Thursday, lets just be honest.

For all of the hype and talk about Tennessee being back, the Volunteers looked like a completely vulnerable team against the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Josh Dobbs made bad decisions with the football and did not appear to have made any progress as a passer. The offense for Tennessee just never seemed to get going but caught many breaks, including the fumble recovery that won the game.

The Volunteer defense did look good, if Tennessee wants to prove they belong, games like last Thursday are not the way to prove that you, “are back.”

Next Game: Saturday, September 10, vs. Virginia Tech 8:00 ET ESPN

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