The Vols are ranked No. 3 in the nation in the Associated Press Poll and No. 4 in the Coaches Poll.

It is the Vols highest ranking in the AP poll since the 2005 preseason poll. The No. 4 ranking in the Coaches Poll is Tennessee’s highest ranking since Sept. 11, 2005

The newest poll release comes after the Vols’ last second 52- 49 win against Alabama on Saturday.

Tennessee is only behind No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Ohio State in the AP Poll. Michigan is No. 3 in the Coaches Poll.

Tennessee fans tear down the goal post after defeating Alabama 52-49 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)