Is Auburn vulnerable enough for Tennessee to pull an upset?

October 10, 2018 at 9:36 a.m. | Updated October 10, 2018 at 9:46 a.m.

by David Cobb

Tennessee's Jarrett Guarantano scans the field for an open receiver during Saturday's home game against UTEP. Guarantano finished 12-of-16 passing for 168 yards with a touchdown pass and no interceptions, and the Vols won 24-0.
Tennessee's Jarrett Guarantano scans the field for an open receiver during Saturday's home game against UTEP. Guarantano finished 12-of-16 passing for 168 yards with a touchdown pass and no interceptions, and the Vols won 24-0.

With a proven quarterback and stout defensive line returning, Auburn was a trendy preseason pick to repeat as SEC West champion.

Just halfway through the season, those aspirations are essentially gone for the No. 21 Tigers (4-2, 1-2 SEC), who host Tennessee (2-3, 0-2) on Saturday.

Mississippi State ransacked Auburn 23-9 last week, raising questions over whether the Volunteers might be able to pull an upset this week that most would have deemed unthinkable prior to the season.

The Montgomery Advertiser's Auburn beat writer Josh Vitale joins this week's "Vols Beat" podcast to break down what's troubling the Tigers and weigh in on Saturday's meeting. Vitale and Tennessee beat writer David Cobb each offer predictions.

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