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- Tennessee considers starting safety Edrees Farooq's injury a major loss and is cross-training Qua Moss at high safety while Sidney Walton, Dylan Lewis and DJ Burks compete in a thin backup group. - Linebacker Arion Carter will serve a one-game suspension against Furman and is expected back for Tennessee's following matchup with Georgia Tech. - Jim Knowles identified Jeremiah Telander as the defense's most important leader and plans to exploit his versatility and coverage ability against running backs and tight ends. - Knowles said Tennessee generated effective pressure against its own offense during camp through varied schemes, though he cautioned that the pass rush remains unproven in games. - Tennessee's tracked tackling percentages improved at every position from spring through preseason camp, providing an early positive signal for the new defense.

- OL: Glen Elarbee says this year's offensive line "absolutely" is as impressive as a group physically as Elarbee has had at Tennessee.

- LB: Tennessee offensive tackle David Sanders Jr "wants to be elite." There's reasons to believe he will be in his sophomore season

- OL/DL: WATCH: Tennessee DL Nathan Robinson talks offseason strength gain, D-Line goals, standout players on the Vols' offensive line (Via RTI on YouTube)

- DL: WATCH: Tennessee DL Mariyon Dye shares standout players in the D-Line room, offseason growth, leadership, and more (Via RTI on YouTube)

- Intel: All signs seem to be pointing to a breakout season for Tennessee football tackle David Sanders Jr.

- Pick/market: My guess is 9-3 so it is the mid point.