What the Tennessee Volunteers staff at SI predicts the score between the Vols and UTEP.

The Tennessee Volunteers have one more conference game left on the schedule as they will play the Vanderbilt Commodores next week, but this week they have a game against UTEP. The Volunteers bounced out of the playoff mix this week after losing to Georgia, so they’ll do anything to win back that spot. With that said, here’s how the Tennessee Volunteers staff at SI sees tomorrow’s game playing out:

Tennessee vs UTEP Score Predictions:

Caleb Sisk: Tennessee 56, UTEP 10
There is no doubt that Tennessee is slated to win this game by a landslide. When Tennessee drops its final game to Georgia, all eyes will be on not only IF they win, but HOW they win. Tennessee will need to win in convincing fashion to give themselves a chance to make the playoffs. The Vols will look to do that on senior day. Expect a big game from Nico Iamaleava and the wide receiver core, as this will likely be a game where they air the ball and try to make some noise by passing it. The Vols should win this one with no problem as the seniors are playing their final Neyland Stadium contest.

Tanner Johnson: Tennessee 55, UTEP 7
The Vols need to use this game as a way to get their offense into a rhythm more akin to how it was in the early season. This is also a game to rest key players after halftime. Style points for the playoff committee also matter. If they jumped Alabama ahead of Miami to beat Mercer, Tennessee can certainly earn some respect with a dominant win over UTEP.

Jonathan Williams: Tennessee 51, UTEP 13
The Tennessee Volunteers are on the outside looking in when it comes to the College Football Playoff and so they need to earn as many style points as they can to get back into the mix. It might just be UTEP and not a signature win on the schedule, but if the offense and defense can play dominant football on Saturday, they might do enough for the committee to reconsider.

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