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The Volunteer State

USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee

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The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.
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Locked On Vols podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Tennessee Volunteers. Hosted by Knoxville Radio Personality Eric Cain, the Locked On Vols podcast provides your daily Tennessee Volunteers fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Rocky Top. From the legendary gridiron battles at Neyland Stadium to the buz ...
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Tennessee football added a big-time in-state four-star recruit Thursday evening when Ethan Utley of Ensworth committed to Josh Heupel, Rodney Garner and the Vols. What will Utley bring to the defensive line room and what does this recruiting commitment mean for Josh Heupel? Tennessee basketball is Sweet 16 bound and will take on Creighton on Friday…
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Tennessee football and Vols head coach Josh Heupel took part in the first scrimmage of spring practice Thursday morning. Nico Iamaleava scored a touchdown and so did freshman Mike Matthews. Lance Heard showed out and so did James Pearce. What other notes did Eric Cain gather from the scrimmage? Tennessee running back Cam Seldon will miss the rest o…
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Tennessee football will take part in its first scrimmage of spring practice on Wednesday. Eric Cain lists five players who need to have big days and it’s led by transfer portal addition tight end Holden Staes. What does quarterback Nico Iamaleava need to accomplish in the scrimmage? We discuss. Tennessee will also take part in Pro day tomorrow as f…
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The NCAA Tournament has seen a lot of chalk to this point with the four one seeds in UConn Houston, Purdue, and North Carolina staying intact. How did we get here and which number 1 seed is the most vulnerable in the Sweet Sixteen? Can San Diego State, Illinois, Iowa State, Alabama, Clemson, Arizona, Creighton, Tennessee, Gonzaga, NC State, Marquet…
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Rick Barnes and the Sweet 16 go hand and hand. The Vols are back among the NCAA Tournament’s final 16 teams standing in March Madness for the second straight year and the third time during Barnes’ tenure. But, this round of March Madness remains a familiar pitfall for Tennessee, which has never made a Final Four. Barnes’ lone Final Four appearance …
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On a Tuesday show, we take a closer look at Tennessee basketball’s next opponent in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The Creighton Blue Jays are led by All-American guard Baylor Scheierman. How good is he and what problems can he present for Dalton Knecht and Rick Barnes’ Tennessee Basketball team? Rob Lewis of Volqust.com drops by to recap Ten…
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How sweet it is! The Tennessee Volunteers basketball team, led by head coach Rick Barnes and SEC Player of the Year and Unanimous first-Team All-American Dalton Knecht, held over Texas in the round of 32 to advance on to the Sweet 16 for the second-straight season. What did this win mean for the program and for Rick Barnes? How does Tennessee match…
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Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel and his staff are ready to roll for a monster recruiting weekend with around 50 prospects set to be on campus. Who stands out and which recruits are five-star quarterback commit George MacIntyre after? Matt Ray of Volquest.com stops by to preview the weekend. The Southeastern Conference announced the 2025 s…
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Tennessee football edge rusher James Pearce is one of the most feared players in all of college football following a breakout sophomore campaign for Josh Heupel and the Vols. Could he be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Max Chadwick of pro Football Focus believes so. He’ll come on the show to discuss James Pearce, Nico Iamaleava, Joe M…
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Tennessee’s early SEC Tournament exit cost the Vols a likely No. 1 NCAA seed. The silver lining: Tennessee won’t have to meet No. 1 overall seed UConn in the NCAA Tournament until the national championship. Also good news: Rick Barnes possesses his best team in a handful of years. But, Tennessee’s NCAA Tournament history remains an elephant in the …
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Tennessee Football Spring Practice is off and running and Eric Cain got to see an hour’s worth on Tuesday. Who looked good for Josh Heupel and the Vols? How much has quarterback Nico Iamaleava grown? Is wide receiver Braylon Staley the most impressive newcomer so far? What des the pecking order look like at current positions right now? We discuss. …
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Tennessee football and head coach Josh Heupel are off and running with spring football practice. What were the highlights for practice No. 1 on Monday? How did five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava perform and some newcomers from the transfer portal such as Chris Brazzell, Jakobe Thomas and Lance Heard – along with Holden Staes? What’s the injury re…
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Will UConn, Houston, Purdue and North Carolina hold true to their number one seed in the NCAA Tournament? Can Iowa State, Tennessee, Marquette or Arizona break into the Final Four? Cinderellas, upsets, betting favorites and those 5/12 matchups. Locked On College Basketball hosts, Andy Patton and Isaac Schade join Tenitra Batiste to help walk you th…
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The 2024 NCAA Basketball Tournament bracket is out and the Tennessee Volunteers – led by SEC Player of the Year Dalton Knecht – are a No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region and will take on No. 15 Saint Peter’s on Thursday in Charlotte. How good is the draw for the Volunteers and what’s the path to the final Four? Tennessee spring football practice begin…
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Tennessee football spring practice begins on Monday and Eric Cain has a list of players who need to prove their worth over the next month. Cornerbacks like Jordan Matthews and Cristian Conyer, along with offensive linemen John Campbell and Vysen Lang need to show out. Wide receiver Dont’e Thornton, Chas Nimrod and Kaleb Webb need to find their plac…
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More than a trophy is at stake when the Tennessee basketball team takes the floor at the SEC Tournament in Nashville this week. A No. 1 seed could be on the line for the Vols (24-7). Some bracket experts are projecting Tennessee as a No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament, but such outlooks are subject to fluctuation. If the Vols bow out early in the c…
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Tennessee football spring practice begins on Monday, March 18. Who are some of the new players to watch from the transfer portal and from the recruiting ranks? What will Josh Heupel get out of Holden Staes, Chris Brazell and Lance Heard over the next month? What about Jake Merklinger, Mike Matthews and Boo Carter? Where does Nico Iamaleava and the …
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Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel and Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava need a bounce back from the wide receivers with spring practice just days away. What can Squirrel White, Bru McCoy and transfer portal addition Chris Brazzell do to improve the unit for next season? Where does Nico Iamaleava stack up against the loaded quarterback class o…
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Tennessee football spring practice begins on Monday, March 18 for quarterback Nico Iamaleava and head coach Josh Heupel. What three position battles will we need to keep an eye on over the course of the next month? How much will these positions factor into the overall success of the team in 2024? We discuss. Dalton Knecht was named the SEC Player o…
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Despite the tough loss on Senior Day for Tennessee basketball to the Kentucky Wildcats, Rick Barnes’ club can still be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, according to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi. What is the path for that to happen? Ryan Schumpert of Rocky Top Insider joins the show to discuss. Plus, Tennessee’s strong second half nearly pulled off the co…
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Tennessee football spring practice starts a week from Monday and Eric Cain discusses five things he’s looking for on Friday’s Locked on Vols. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava now has the keys to Josh Heupel’s offense and football team – how will he do? How will the Vols incorporate helmet communication this spring? Grant Ramey of Volquest stops by to dis…
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We're talking about practice. Spring practice. Tennessee will begin spring workouts on March 18. Let the Nico Iamaleava era take hold. Iamaleava's performance in his first career start, a bowl victory against Iowa, has Vols fans feeling optimistic about the 2024 season. The quarterback position being in capable hands could put Tennessee on a path t…
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Tennessee basketball are Southeastern Conference regular season outright champions for the first time since 2008. Dalton Knecht scored 26 points. Jonas Aidoo added 14 points with nine rebounds and Zakai Zeigler contributed 13 points with seven assists as the Vols beat South Carolina and Lamont Paris 66-59 for the title. What does this mean for Tenn…
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There’s a monster showdown in Columbia, SC tonight as the No. 4 Tennessee basketball team travels to South Carolina to take on the Gamecocks for the second time this season. What needs to happen for Rick Barnes, Dalton Knecht and Zakai Zeigler to win this one after falling to the Gamecocks in Knoxville earlier this year. With an SEC title on the li…
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Tennessee football’s two new assistant coaches were introduced to the media on Monday and linebackers coach William Inge, along with running backs coach De’Rail Sims, stole the who. How will Inge work with Tim Banks and linebackers Arion Carter, Elijah Herring and Keenan Pili? What did Sims have to say about running back Dylan Sampson and the Josh …
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In typical Friday afternoon news dump fashion, the NCAA announced it’s pausing all NIL-related investigation stemming from the injunction hearing result. That means the NCAA is backing off Tennessee for now. How long will that last? What changes are coming to college football in 2024? Helmet communications and a 2-Minute Warning? Former Tennessee r…
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Tennessee football should benefit from the new college football playoff model, but it the recent proposal of a 3-3-2-2-1 model really good for the sport? Will it even happen in 2026? If so, how does that affect Josh Heupel and the Vols? Rick Barnes and Dalton Knecht are gearing up for a monster basketball showdown at Alabama with Nate Oats and Mark…
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Perhaps it goes without saying. We’ll say it anyway. The Third Saturday in October will be the most important game on Tennessee’s 2024 schedule. Oh, sure, we realize the importance of a few other games. When the Vols face Georgia in mid-November, Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs may well be ranked No. 1. Tennessee’s September date at Oklahoma, Josh Heupel’s …
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Tennessee football has witnessed plenty of successes on National Signing Day. What happens if the NCAA changes the recruiting calendar to make three Signing Days? Will that be better for Tennessee and coaches in general? How will we look back on this time in Tennessee Vols’ athletics 25 years from now? Dalton Knecht absolutely dominated Bruce Pearl…
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The Tennessee football wide receivers were a disappointment for the 2023 season. Squirrel White had a solid year and Ramel Keyton caught six touchdowns, but overall, the group took a step back. How does the bounce back from Bru McCoy help this group in 2024/ Or the addition of Chris Brazzell from Tulane? Will Tennessee’s wide receivers be the most …
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Tennessee football recruiting was all over the latest On300 recruiting rankings update with quarterback commit George MacIntyre leading the way as a new five-star. What other commits or top-Tennessee targets find themselves inside the new On300? Tennessee basketball, behind Rick Barnes, Zakai Zeilger, Dalton Knecht and Jonas Aidoo are on fire – com…
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Tennessee football’s 2024 schedule has been known for months, but today on Locked on Vols we ranks the Volunteers’ opponents 1-12 in order from toughest to weakest. What question does ESPN have for Tennessee football entering spring practice? What are some other questions for teams like Alabama or Georgia inside the Top-25? Grant Ramey also joins t…
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Is this finally the year Tennessee basketball makes a Final Four? We've wondered that about previous Rick Barnes teams, but Barnes has never advanced past the Sweet 16 with the Vols. That history suggests that Tennessee, despite its No. 5 national ranking and 20-6 record, is just teasing a hungry fan base before another postseason disappointment. B…
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What is the most important game for Tennessee football in the 2024 season? Is it Oklahoma because of the Josh Heupel ties and five-star quarterback Jackson Arnold? Georgia because it’s one of the best teams in the country with quarterback Carson Beck or Alabama or Florida due to rivalries? We discuss + your mailbag questions and Tennessee basketbal…
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How does the new 5+7 College Football Playoff Model affect Tennessee football and head coach Josh Heupel? Is there another avenue into the field of play? New assistant coaching hires De’Rail Sims and William Inge will hit the ground running with plenty of experience and depth in the running back and linebacker room. Plus, Josh ward stops by for his…
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Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel has reportedly hired two assistants to complete his coaching staff for the upcoming season. Cincinnati assistant De’Rail Sims will coach the running backs and Washington assistant head coach William Inge will coach the linebackers. Are these good hires for the Vols? Which freshmen will have immediate roles …
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Does Tennessee five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava have the most to prove in College Football next season? Does he have more to prove than Dillion Gabriel, Walter Nolen, Tyler Van Dyke and others? Eric Cain thinks so due to his national significance and NIL status. How much does Josh Heupel have to prove next season? Is he under pressure like Kall…
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Tennessee football has lost a second assistant coach this week as linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary officially leaves the Volunteers for the Michigan Wolverines. What are the reasons and how soon will this spot be filled? EA Sports released a trailer for NCAA Football ’25 and it got us thinking, who would be Tennessee’s highest rated player in the …
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Maybe this is the NCAA’s way of doing Tennessee a favor. UT officials have decried the NCAA’s latest investigation into the Tennessee Vols, but if you think about it, the Vols can use this to their advantage. Tennessee’s response to this investigation can be loosely summarized as: Rules? What rules? Let’s make some deals. Sounds like a start to a r…
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Tennessee football released information regarding the 2024 Orange & White Spring Game due to ongoing construction at Neyland Stadium. With only 10,000 fans allowed in, is it even worth doing? Plus, having to pay for admission? Texas Athletic Director said the SEC is going to a 9-game football schedule in 2026. Is that too late? Is Tennessee linebac…
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The state of Tennessee and Virginia went to court Tuesday morning in Greeneville, Tenn. for 70 minutes, but the judge has not yet ruled on a verdict. What are the likely outcomes and what does that mean for the University of Tennessee? It’s now or never time for a couple of Tennessee football players with spring practice on the horizon. Who are tho…
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Tennessee football has lost running backs coach Jerry Mack to the NFL. Who could be some of the key names on the hot board to replace him and will Josh Heupel promote from within? Former Vol Jauan Jennings nearly brought home Super Bowl 58 MVP honors, but Trey Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs win again. And what is ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. saying about…
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Tennessee football reeled in a talented in-state wide receiver for another Class of 2025 commitment over the weekend with Memphis native Joakim Dodson. What does he bring to the table and could he be the first of three with Radarious Jackson and Cam Sparks on the way? Josh Heupel has filed a declaration into the fight against the NCAA as Tuesday’s …
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Tennessee football does not rank high among Bill Connelley’s (ESPN) Returning Production Rankings for both offense and defense. Will that make a huge difference for the 2024 season and how much could quarterback Nico Iamaleava help with that? How good is this Tennessee basketball team and baseball team with the season just a week away? Ryan Schumpe…
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Round 1 went to the NCAA. A more important Round 2 is set to be decided next week. Tennessee's legal clash with the NCAA is continuing to play out in the courtroom, and the state's attorney general doesn't seem too demoralized that a judge did not grant a temporary restraining order this week that would have halted the NCAA's NIL guidelines. That's…
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The state of Tennessee and Virginia were denied the temporary restraining order by a judge earlier this week in the lawsuit against the NCAAA regarding NIL. What’s this mean for next Tuesday’s court hearing? Brent Hubbs of Volquest breaks it down. Jauan Jennings of the San Francisco 49ers and Trey Smith of the Kansas City Chiefs are set to represen…
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The Tennessee football recruiting focus has now officially shifted to the Class of 2025 with talented in-state receivers Joakim Dodson and Cam Sparks moving towards decisions. What’s the latest with blue chip offensive tackles David Sanders and Juan Gaston or talented in-state defensive lineman Ethan Utley? Matt Ray of Volquest gives us the latest.…
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Tennessee football did a great job attacking the transfer portal this offseason with key additions of Zalance Heard, Holden Staes, Chris Brazzell and more. But who is the BEST addition of the cycle and who will prove to be the most vital for the Vols and head coach Josh Heupel in 2024? We discuss + your mailbag questions and a sit down with Tenness…
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A preliminary court date has been assigned as the Tennessee and Virgina Attorney Generals are set to battle the NCAA on February 13 in Greeneville, Tennessee. What will come of this hearing and what has both sides said about the lawsuit over the weekend as Tennessee is still under investigation from the NCAA? Tennessee defeated Kentucky on the road…
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