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Appalachian State Mountaineers: Five Key Games in 2016

By John Woodcock

Dec 19, 2015; Montgomery, AL, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers celebrate after winning the 2015 Camellia Bowl at Cramton Bowl. The Mountaineers defeated the Bobcats 31-29. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Montgomery, AL, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers celebrate after winning the 2015 Camellia Bowl at Cramton Bowl. The Mountaineers defeated the Bobcats 31-29. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Butch Jones and his team celebrate as they beat the Northwestern Wildcats in the 2016 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 45-6. Tennessee Volunteers Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Butch Jones and his team celebrate as they beat the Northwestern Wildcats in the 2016 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 45-6. Tennessee Volunteers Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
  1.  At Tennessee Volunteers – September 1

The story behind the Tennessee Volunteers for the last couple of seasons has circulated about whether the team was back in primetime condition yet. Each year someone seems to pick them to win the SEC East and they seem to just miss it.

Last year the Vols went 5-1 in the SEC East but 0-2 against the West to miss out on the SEC Championship game. This year they get Florida at home while Georgia and South Carolina have new head coaches. Expectations will be high again.

Which is why this game is so important for the Mountaineers. The Vols may be good, but the Mountaineers are a veteran group on offense and week one is the best time to sneak up on somebody. Then this game should keep its quality win shine as the season progresses.

A win in Knoxville and the way is open to a Group of Five berth. A loss and the Mountaineers are merely on track for another good to great season.

Next: Miami

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