KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In a perfect world, everyone would root for the same team, but where’s the fun in that?

Just ask Billy McGill and Holly Bell, a couple who prove that love can cross conference lines. Billy is a die-hard Tennessee Volunteers fan, while Holly proudly supports the Syracuse Orange. Despite the differences, this isn’t your typical house-divided rivalry.

“I mean, there’s only one ‘T’ and one orange, that’s Tennessee,” Billy said with a grin.

While their college allegiances might differ, there’s no bitter feud here. In fact, Holly has grown to appreciate Billy’s team more than he expected.

“We’ll probably talk a little trash to one another,” said McGill. “But she’s become a Tennessee fan, so it’s not like she hates Tennessee. She says she’s rooting for Syracuse, but we’re g

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