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Tennessee Volunteers’ Playoff Dreams Fade After Oklahoma Loss

11/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Tennessee Volunteers' College Football Playoff hopes dim after their loss to Oklahoma, dropping to No. 25 in the CFP rankings.
The Vols have appeared in every CFP ranking since November 2022.
They are 6-3 overall and have not beaten a team with a winning record this season.
No three-loss team has ever made the playoffs.
The Vols will face New Mexico State on November 15 and then Florida.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) to determine the NCAA Division I FBS national champion through a four-team knockout format. The inaugural playoff featured Alabama, Oregon, Florida State, and Ohio State. As of 2023, teams with three losses, like the Tennessee Volunteers, face increasing pressure to secure playoff berths amid heightened competition in college football.

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Story summary

The Tennessee Volunteers' College Football Playoff hopes dim after their loss to Oklahoma, dropping to No. 25 in the CFP rankings.
The Vols have appeared in every CFP ranking since November 2022.
They are 6-3 overall and have not beaten a team with a winning record this season.
No three-loss team has ever made the playoffs.
The Vols will face New Mexico State on November 15 and then Florida.

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