Paul Finebaum Shoots Down Tennessee Football Playoff Hopes at SEC Media Days originally appeared on College Football News. Paul Finebaum isn’t buying the Tennessee hype heading into the 2025 college football season.

Though there are no new schools, or even new coaches, entering the league in 2025, there's still plenty to look forward to. Few names will demand as much attention as Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who will travel with coach Steve Sarkisian to represent the Longhorns in Atlanta.

SEC football media days continue on July 15, with Georgia, Texas, Tennessee and Auburn making appearances. Follow along here for live updates

The Tennessee Vols, despite some strong attempts by various media members, mostly avoided talking trash at SEC Media Days in Atlanta on Tuesday. Vols senior tight end Miles Kitselman, however, managed to fire off a subtle message to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

SEC Media Days continued on Tuesday with four College Football Playoff hopefuls headlining the event. Texas and Georgia competed in the SEC Championship Game last season, while Tennessee and Auburn believe they have the rosters to make an appearance in Atlanta this year.

The Southeastern Conference's evolving quarterback situations continued to be a focal point of SEC media days.

One of Tennessee’s best defensive players talked to media members at SEC Media Days to talk about the defense and the team this year. He praised Boo Carter, Col

Hear from Auburn DL Keldric Falk on the team's transfer portal success, Georgia DB Daylen Everette on the Bulldogs' secondary, and Tennessee TE Miles Kitzelman.