This number has risen to the point where I can't ignore it any longer. Bowling Green was terrible last year but brings back a large chunk of starters including its QB (if that's good?) and added a handful of Power 5 transfers. This is way more about fading the Vols, who have a ton of new moving pieces under first-year coach Josh Heupel. I'd imagine they start a bit slowly, build up a nice lead and yank the starters to stay healthy for a much bigger challenge next week vs. Pittsburgh. I'm thinking something like 45-13 Vols in this one.

A new era begins in Knoxville Thursday night when Bowling Green takes on Josh Heupel's Tennessee Volunteers. Quite frankly, this isn't a game the Vols should sweat however with a brand new coaching staff and QB in Joe Milton, I'm expecting a few minor hiccups here or there. Couple that with a big game next week against Pitt, Tennessee should focus more on the win and a clean injury list rather than a massive blowout. Give me the Under 60.5 and a 1-0 start on Rocky Top.