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Updated · Fox News · Sep 2

ESPN's Jordan Rodgers Flags No. 20 Tennessee for Upset Despite Nearly 49-Point Spread

Updated

Updated · Fox News · Sep 2

ESPN's Jordan Rodgers Flags No. 20 Tennessee for Upset Despite Nearly 49-Point Spread

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 2

Jordan Rodgers used a SportsCenter segment Wednesday to name No. 20 Tennessee as his upset pick for Saturday, warning the Volunteers about Furman despite the mismatch.
Tennessee is favored by nearly seven touchdowns, while Furman went 6-6 last season and lost 45-10 to Clemson in its only FBS game of 2025.
The pick stood out because Josh Heupel's team is still viewed as loaded with playmakers, even while breaking in new pieces on offense.
Rodgers, a former Vanderbilt quarterback, made the call after being pressed for a shock result in the mold of Appalachian State's 2007 win over Michigan.

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