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5 Must-Watch Tennessee Football Games In 2015

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5 Must-Watch Tennessee Football Games In 2015

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The 2015 season could be an important one for the Tennessee Volunteers. Butch Jones has made some strides since coming to Knoxville, and he may have the Vols on the verge of a breakout season. Big aspirations for Tennessee means there will be plenty of big games for the Vols. These are five must-watch games on the 2015 Tennessee football schedule, as the Volunteers aim for the top spot in the SEC East.

5. vs. South Carolina, Nov. 7

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5. vs. South Carolina, Nov. 7

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Beating South Carolina was Tennessee's marquee win in 2014, but if the Vols are going to keep making strides, they need to consistently beat the top teams in the SEC East. The Gamecocks will be still be fuming that they let last year's contest slip away, and they will come into Knoxville looking for some redemption. That factor should make this one of the top games on the Vols' schedule.

4. vs. Oklahoma, Sept. 12

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4. vs. Oklahoma, Sept. 12

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The Vols made the trip to Norman last year, but they clearly weren't on the same level as the Sooners. However, Tennessee will get a second crack at taking down one of the Big 12's top teams, and this time it'll be in Knoxville. This game is the perfect opportunity for the Volunteers to make a statement early in the season that they're ready to take a big step forward in 2015. Vols fans will be amped for this non-conference game.

3. vs. Georgia, Oct. 10

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3. vs. Georgia, Oct. 10

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Georgia looks like Tennessee's top competition for the SEC East title, so this game should have huge implications in the race to get to the SEC Championship game. The Vols have lost five in a row to Georgia, and the last few games against the Bulldogs they've been painfully close. Tennessee fans will have high hopes that this will finally be the year they get the better of Georgia, and in Knoxville, the atmosphere for this game will be amazing.

2. at Alabama, Oct. 24

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2. at Alabama, Oct. 24

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Obviously, this is a huge rivalry game for Tennessee, as well as another opportunity for the Vols to make a statement against a national powerhouse. Winning in Tuscaloosa is never easy, especially on the heels of an eight-game losing streak against the Crimson Tide. This is another game that Vols fans will have huge expectations for, and after lopsided losses the last five years, this may be the Vols' best chance to take down Alabama.

1. at Florida, Sept. 26

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1. at Florida, Sept. 26

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Tennessee fans were absolutely fuming after last year's 10-9 loss to the Gators, and that makes this year's showdown with Florida the top game on their schedule. After last year, the Vols have now lost 10 in a row to Florida, a losing streak Tennessee wants to see come to an end more than anything else. The Vols will be favored in this game, and considering their high expectations and this being the SEC opener, they have to win this game.

Bryan Zarpentine is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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