2. Tennessee Volunteers' Defense
It would not be a shock to see the Tennessee Volunteers on a list like this but to have them on for their defense? Yes, their defense has been downright dominant. The Vols are giving up only seven points per game and only 3.13 yards per play. That includes just 1.57 rush yards per attempt and they are coming off of an impressive shutdown of Oklahoma in Norman. The Sooners got to 15 points but that required a late touchdown from OU’s backup quarterback to make the game look closer than it actually was. Their dominance was on display in the first half as they limited OU to less than 100 yards, including -20 in the second quarter, plus three forced turnovers. Opponents are only converting 16.98% of third down attempts so far and the secondary, a unit that was supposed to be a weakness, looks much better than expected. The Vols now get a bye week before a test at Arkansas.
National Title Odds: Tennessee +1200
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