Paul Finebaum Names SEC School 'A Legitimate Contender' The Make The Playoff

ESPN's Paul Finebaum is high on the Tennessee Volunteers after their 51-10 dismantling of NC State last Saturday.

The Vols outgained the Wolfpack 460-143, led by freshman QB Nico Iamaleava, and now find themselves ranked No. 7 in the AP Top 25.

According to Paul Finebaum, he thinks Tennessee's early success makes them a "legitimate contender" for the college football playoff.

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"I think Tennessee came out of that game a legitimate contender for a playoff berth," Finebaum said. "I was really pleased to see it."

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