Let's be real:
(1) Our offense did not start well against BC (whose D is better than UT's)
(2) Our defense has not done enough over the last 4 years to scare anybody
(3) Our generic talent level based on recruiting rankings is not near UT's level
So, if you're a UT fan who gives your own team the benefit of the doubt, you should be confident
However:
(1) Our offense has a more established OL and more proven A-Backs and WR this year
(2) Our defense ... well, this is the year we put it all together ... has a well-established secondary and key returners on the DL
(3) these two bullets are enough because, ... Paul Johnson (and we got to practice in the Dome)