Danny Kanell has released his updated top 12 rankings of college football teams following Week 7, and there’s a new No. 1!

Following Tennessee’s wild win over Alabama, the Vols have ascended to the top spot in Kanell’s rankings.

Meanwhile, Georgia fell to No. 6 despite trouncing Vanderbilt on Saturday and Alabama fell to No. 8, 1 spot ahead of No. 9 Ole Miss:

The Vols have an impressive résumé so far this year, with 4 ranked wins — at then-No. 17 Pitt and then-No. 25 LSU and at home against then-No. 20 Florida and No. 3 Alabama.

How far will the Vols jump in the AP and Coaches Polls? We’ll find out later on Sunday afternoon.

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