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As soon as that FG went off the upright, I told myself I was taking a hard look at whoever Missouri played next week. That's a heartbreaking way to lose, especially after being undefeated, in the top five, and having a 17-0 fourth quarter lead. I don't know how Pinkel does at avoiding letdowns, but that's the type of loss that seems really tough to come back from.
Of course, I knew who was playing Missouri next week. I think Tennessee can hold up just fine in the trenches (since Tennessee holds up just fine in the trenches against everybody except Alabama), but the size and athleticism of Missouri's WRs is a major matchup concern. Tennessee's secondary is a major weakness, with a walkon running back starting at nickel and a true freshman as the best corner. Add into that a nagging shoulder injury to the best safety, and it's a cause for concern. Don't ask me how they held Connor Shaw to 7/21. I was at that game and I still don't understand.
Tennessee hasn't named a starting quarterback, but most Vols fans are hoping for true freshman Josh Dobbs, who looked surprisingly competent in a second half full of garbage time in Tuscaloosa after Justin Worley aggravated a thumb injury yesterday.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit surprised to see the Tigers favored by 13. I expected something closer to 7. I don't like betting on my own team, but I've got Tennessee in this one. Thoughts?
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