Hold onto your seats—Tennessee Volunteers have just made history! After Saturday’s games, the Vols are the only undefeated team left standing in the country, leaving rivals in the dust. Florida and Oklahoma, both previously unbeaten, suffered crushing defeats on the road, with Florida falling to Kentucky and Oklahoma losing to Alabama. This is just a taste of the madness that’s brewing in the SEC this season—it’s about to get wild.
On Saturday, Tennessee crushed their old foe, John Calipari, and his squad at Food City Center. It was another dominant performance by Chaz Lanier, who has stepped into his role like a pro. Zakai Zeigler continues to shine, while Igor Milicic is an absolute beast on the boards, and Jahmai Mashack’s defense is a nightmare for opponents.
Post-game, Calipari couldn’t help but give credit where it’s due: “They manhandled us,” he said. “I can’t remember the last time I had a team get beat by 30 rebounds—actually, it was 22. It could’ve been a 50-point loss. Hats off to Tennessee. They’re the No. 1 team for a reason.”
Now, with a 14-0 record, Tennessee has tied its best start ever, matching the 1922-23 team. This 14-game streak is historic, marking the fourth such run in program history and the second under Rick Barnes.
But here’s the twist—this unbeaten run is about to face its toughest tests yet. The SEC is stacked this year, and Tennessee’s schedule is packed with tough matchups. Next up? A road trip to Gainesville, where the Gators are always dangerous. Then, the Vols head to Austin to face Texas, with a grueling stretch ahead, including games against Georgia, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Auburn, Kentucky, and Florida again.
Tennessee’s perfect start has been nothing short of spectacular—but the real challenge is just beginning. The SEC is deep, and there will be no easy nights ahead. Get ready, because the race for the top spot is heating up!
