College football brings the thrill of potential upsets each weekend. The sight of teams loaded with future NFL stars clashing with squads whose members may pursue other careers, like accounting, is captivating. Occasionally, these underdogs manage to defy expectations and secure stunning victories.
Quarterback Byrum Brown of South Florida Bulls faced the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 6, 2025, showcasing the unpredictability of college football. While not every upset is dramatic, each season offers opportunities for unexpected losses by favorites projected to win by significant margins.
This Saturday brings similar potential surprises, according to ESPN’s Jordan Rodgers. Rodgers, appearing on SportsCenter, was prompted to choose a potential upset comparable to the famous win by Appalachian State against Michigan in 2007. His choice was unexpected: Tennessee.
Tennessee Volunteers, ranked 20th, are integrating several new players while facing Furman. An FCS team, Furman ended last season with a 6-6 record and faced a significant loss (45-10) against Clemson in their only FBS matchup in 2025.
Rodgers might have been put on the spot with this prediction, and credit to him for maintaining composure. The responsibility lies with SportsCenter’s producers for pushing such a prediction.
Tennessee enters the game as favorites to win by almost seven touchdowns, casting doubt on Furman’s chances to cover the point spread. Tennessee’s offense under Josh Heupel, characterized by a fast-paced and wide-open style, tends to dominate less talented teams.
Comments pointed out Rodgers’ Vanderbilt background, implying a potential motive to jab at Tennessee’s rivals. This may suggest an intentional aspect behind his choice, which producers and hosts facilitated.
Despite the speculative prediction, this game is unlikely to be competitive beyond the first quarter. If Tennessee wins by fewer than 28 points, it would be surprising and might prompt Volunteers fans to seek alternative Saturday activities this fall.
This weekend promises excitement across the college football scene, but spending time watching Furman’s struggle may be unproductive.
Austin Perry contributes as a writer for OutKick.
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