Tennessee’s bowl projections after Week 1

A look at Tennessee football’s bowl projections after Week 1.

Week 1 of the 2023 college football season has concluded.

No. 9 Tennessee (1-0, 0-0 SEC) will host Austin Peay (0-1, 0-0 ASUN) on Saturday in Week 2 at Neyland Stadium.

Kickoff between the Vols and Governors is slated for 5 p.m. EDT and can be watched on SEC Network+. Justin Kutcher (play-by-play) and Dave Steckel (analyst) will be on the call.

Tennessee leads the all time series, 1-0, against Austin Peay.

Tennessee enters Saturday’s contest after defeating Virginia, 49-13. Southern Illinois was victorious against Austin Peay, 49-23, in Week 1.

Redshirt senior quarterback Joe Milton III completed 21-of-30 passing attempts for 201 yards and two touchdowns, while recording 33 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns versus Virginia.

Sophomore running back Dylan Sampson scored three rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown for the Vols.

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Following Week 1 contests, Vols Wire looks at bowl projections and are listed below.