Vol Nation, after that nail-biter against Illinois in the Music City Bowl, some are quick to put Coach Heupel on the hot seat. But let’s not forget what the Heupel Hype has brought since 2021—pulling us out of the darkest decade in Tennessee football. Losing key playmakers and dealing with the Boo Carter drama didn’t help, but CBS’s Will Backus is right: Heupel deserves more slack. A couple plays go our way, and we’re talking playoff, not pink slip. #Sports #Football #Vols