Tennessee Basketball and Football Rankings Update

In college basketball, Tennessee maintained its No. 11 ranking in the AP Top 25 Poll after recent wins over Montana and Austin Peay, extending their streak in the AP Poll to 62 weeks. They secured a victory against Virginia with a decisive 16-3 run, capitalizing on 18 turnovers. Meanwhile, Tennessee's college football team fell to No. 11 in the College Football Playoff Rankings following a loss to Georgia, positioning them just outside the 12-team playoff field. Despite this, Tennessee remains a strong SEC contender, ranked behind four conference rivals. Texas Tech has entered the USA TODAY Coaches Poll at No. 22 after a strong start to their season, while remaining just outside the AP Top 25.