Star Tennessee Running Back Views Vanderbilt Commodores Matchup As Playoff Game…

As the Tennessee Volunteers prepare to face off against their in-state rivals, the Vanderbilt Commodores, star running back Jaylen Wright views this matchup as a playoff game.

Wright, who has been instrumental in the Volunteers’ success this season, believes that this game is a must-win for Tennessee. With the Volunteers currently ranked in the top 10, a loss to Vanderbilt could potentially derail their playoff hopes.

“This game is huge for us,” Wright said in a recent interview. “We know that Vanderbilt is going to come at us with everything they’ve got, and we need to be ready. This is essentially a playoff game for us, and we need to treat it as such.”

Wright’s comments reflect the high stakes of this matchup. While Vanderbilt may not be having the same level of success as Tennessee this season, they are still a formidable opponent, and the Commodores have a history of pulling off upsets against their in-state rivals.

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel also emphasized the importance of this game, noting that the Volunteers need to stay focused and avoid looking ahead to their next matchup.

“This is a big game for us, and we need to make sure we’re prepared,” Heupel said. “Vanderbilt is a talented team, and they’re going to give us their best shot. We need to be ready to respond and come out on top.”

Wright, who has rushed for over 1,000 yards this season, is expected to play a key role in the Volunteers’ offense against Vanderbilt. He has been a workhorse for Tennessee, averaging over 20 carries per game, and his ability to break tackles and gain extra yards has been a major factor in the Volunteers’ success.

As the Volunteers prepare to face off against Vanderbilt, Wright is confident that his team has what it takes to come out on top.

“We’ve worked hard all season to get to this point, and we’re not going to let it slip away,” Wright said. “We’re going to come out and give it everything we’ve got, and I’m confident that we’ll be able to come out on top.”