How Tennessee Can UPSET No. 1 Texas: A Plan for Arch Manning and a Stolen Possession

A to Z Sports - Tennessee Volunteers

A to Z Sports - Tennessee Volunteers

September 20th, 2026

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What would Tennessee have to do to upset No. 1 Texas at Neyland Stadium? Austin Stanley asks former Vols quarterback Jonathan Crompton for a game plan, and Crompton starts with containing Arch Manning. Crompton explains how Jim Knowles could use pressure and a three-safety look to account for Manning’s ability to extend plays. He also argues that Tennessee may need to steal a possession through special teams or another aggressive call. Austin and Crompton discuss the importance of protecting Faizon Brandon from costly turnovers and why the scheduled noon kickoff has disappointed fans hoping for a night game. Which matters most against Texas: containing Manning, winning the turnover battle or finding an extra possession? #TennesseeFootball #TennesseeTexas #ArchManning #Vols Lipscomb Sport Analytics: Where Data Meets the Game https://lipscomb.edu/academics/programs/sport-analytics Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: https://google.com/preferences/source?q=atozsports.com Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: https://atozsports.com/games For more VOLS coverage: https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/volforlifetn Twitter: https://x.com/BigOrangePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsportsvols TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsvols #tennesseevols #tennesseevolunteers #secfootball
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