KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Monday saw the release of the Associated Press’ Top 25 preseason college football rankings, with Tennessee just barely making the cut.

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The Vols landed at No. 24 on the poll, only beating out Boise State. Tennessee is one of ten SEC schools to make the list.

The poll was topped out by Texas (No. 1), Penn State (No. 2) and Ohio State (No. 3)

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When it comes to the coaches’ opinions, however, Tennessee landed at No. 18 of 25.

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