This is exactly the kind of short-sighted take that keeps programs stuck in the past. Tennessee's 2026 class momentum, currently ranked top five nationally, is a direct threat because it signals program trajectory, not just next year's roster. You're focusing on recent history while ignoring the compounding effect of elite talent acquisition. Tennessee's offensive EPA per play has jumped from 0.09 to 0.24 over the last two seasons, a direct result of better personnel. Beating a team in one stadium doesn't negate a multi-year talent infusion. South Carolina's average recruiting class ranking over the last four cycles sits in the 20s, while Tennessee's is pushing top 15. That gap is what closes games in the fourth quarter, regardless of venue. Williams-Brice is a tough environment, but it didn't stop the Vols from hanging 45 points there in 2022. Sustained recruiting success changes everything, and dismissing it because of a couple wins is how you get left behind. The Vols are building to win everywhere, not just hoping for a home-field upset every few years.