The Vols are safely in the Playoff, may even get a home game, and they have a week off to start preparing. They will be playing with house money: They were not one of the SEC’s top four or even five most likely picks to make the Playoff.

There were some major games involving SEC programs in Week 14. Here's where SEC teams landed in the updated Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 for Week 15:

The College Football Playoff picture is coming into view. Bids haven't been officially clinched — conference championship game winners in the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC will gain automatic bids next week — but some teams have essentially secured spots in the 12-team tournament.