Unpacking Tennessee football's way-too-early bowl projections for 2023

Tennessee football is looking to make a big comeback in the 2023 season with an experienced squad and a favorable schedule.

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The Volunteers have a solid core of returning players, led by quarterback Hendon Hooker and running back Eric Gray.

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With the addition of new head coach Josh Heupel, the team hopes to improve upon its record from the past seasons.

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Early bowl projections for the 2023 season have Tennessee penciled in for a number of potential matchups.

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Among the most likely bowl games for the Volunteers are the Outback Bowl and the Liberty Bowl.

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However, if the team can string together a number of key victories, they could be in line for a more prestigious bowl game like the Peach Bowl.

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The Volunteers will face a tough schedule, with matchups against rivals Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

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The team will also face off against Oklahoma in a highly-anticipated non-conference game.

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The Volunteers will look to prove themselves in these key games in order to earn a spot in a major bowl game.

With the talent and experience on this team, it's certainly within the realm of possibility for Tennessee to make a strong run for a bowl game in 2023.

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