Best Volunteers Football Podcasts (2024)

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Tennessee Football Scrimmage Notes, Takeaways and Observations | A look at Vols Schedule 37:24

15h ago37:24

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Tennessee football took part in the second scrimmage of fall camp Thursday morning. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava was unavailable due to sickness, so Gaston Moore and Jake Merklinger got all the work. Dont’e Thornton had a day and the offense rebounded nicely while some linebacker starters returned on defense. What did Josh Heupel think about the scri…

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Tennessee Football: What Josh Heupel, Nico Iamaleava Must Accomplish in Second Scrimmage 29:05

1d ago29:05

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Tennessee football is rolling on through fall camp with the second scrimmage set to take place on Thursday morning. What are the biggest storylines entering the scrimmage day? Will quarterback Nico Iamaleava have some of his offensive line back? Will James Pearce and some other defensive lineman play? What needs to happen overall for this to be con…

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Tennessee Vols and Pilot Form 20-Year Partnership | Neyland Stadium will NOT Change Name 30:20

3d ago30:20

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On Wednesday it was announced that the University of Tennessee and Pilot have agreed to a 20-year partnership. Neyland Stadium. Home of the Vols. Preserved by Pilot. What does this actually mean? What changes are coming to the stadium and field with logos and signage? One thing that will NOT happen is the changing of the names of Neyland Stadium an…

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Tennessee Football: Secondary Questions Remain for Vols | Newcomers Boo Carter & Jermod McCoy 33:21

4d ago33:21

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Tennessee football is about at the midway point of fall camp and one of the biggest questions entering the new season still doesn’t have an answer. What does the defensive backfield look like for head coach Josh Heupel and coaches Tim Banks and Willie Martinez? Will true freshman Boo Carter start at nickelback? Will veteran Will Brooks start at the…

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Tennessee Football: Scrimmage Notes and Takeaways as Vols roll through Fall Camp 30:31

5d ago30:31

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Tennessee football completed the first scrimmage of fall camp on Friday night? Who stood out for head coach Josh Heupel and the Vols? How did quarterback Nico Iamaleava perform? Ethan Davis scored a touchdown. Who else did? How did James Pearce play? Did the offense or defense win the scrimmage and that does that mean moving forward? We dissect Jos…

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Tennessee Football: Scrimmage No. 1 Goals & Hopes | Top-5 Players to Watch & Top-5 Gameday traditions 28:34

8d ago28:34

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Tennessee football is set for its first scrimmage of fall camp Friday night. What do the fans need to hear from head coach Josh Heupel afterwards? Which side of the football needs to win the scrimmage? What needs to happen to get off to a good start? Which players do we need to hear from based on good performances? This scrimmage is most important …

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Tennessee Football: Vols Camp Takeaways & Observations | Best Defensive Line in SEC 35:25

9d ago35:25

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What are some of the key observations, highlights and takeaways from the first week of Tennessee fall football camp? How has quarterback Nico Iamaleava progressed? What does the defensive line look like and what about the depth at receiver? How good will James Pearce be and the other edge rushers? Brent Hubbs of Volquest.com and Josh Ward of 99.1 T…

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Tennessee Football: Nico Iamaleava & James Pearce should dominate for Vols in 2024 | NFL Draft Stock 31:01

10d ago31:01

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How good is quarterback Nico Iamaleava and edge rusher James Pearce of Tennessee football. Clearly, these should be the best two players Josh Heupel has ever coached at Tennessee. Will they be enough to lead the Vols to the College Football Playoffs in 2024? What are their NFL Draft stocks ahead of the 2024 season? Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football …

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Carson Sneed joins Faizon Brandon as 2026 Commits for Josh Heupel 34:35

11d ago34:35

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The Tennessee football 2026 recruiting class has picked up its first two commitments over the past three days in five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon and four-star tight end Carson Sneed. How good are these two prospects and what’s it say about Josh Heupel’s recruiting abilities at Tennessee? The Vols were ranked No. 15 in the Preseason USA Today C…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Faizon Brandon Commits to Vols | Josh Heupel is Quarterback Whisperer 33:00

12d ago33:00

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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel has done it again. With the commitment of 2026 five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon, the Vols head coach has reeled in another highly-touted signal-caller, the fifth since he’s been on Rocky Top. What other college football coaches have recruited high school quarterbacks as well as Josh Heupel in recent memory? …

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Tennessee Football Recruiting Updates: Where do Vols stand with Juan Gaston, Faizon Brandon? 33:51

15d ago33:51

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Tennessee football recruiting could be in store for yet another stellar weekend as 2025 four-star offensive lineman Juan Gaston and 2024 five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon are set to make their college commitments. Where does Josh Heupel stand with these two elite prospects? What’s the latest from Tennessee fall football camp and how has tight en…

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Tennessee Football Camp Practice Highlights & Observations | Why 2024 is Different for Josh Heupel 27:45

16d ago27:45

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Tennessee football camp is officially underway with practice No. 1 in the books on Wednesday. Who stood out for Josh Heupel’s club? How did quarterback Nico Iamaleava play on the first day? Which wide receivers, like Chris Brazzell or Bru McCoy, made plays and how did James Pearce and the defense perform? Eric Cain details the highlights and his ob…

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Tennessee Football Media Day Takeaways | Another Commit for Vols Recruiting 33:14

17d ago33:14

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Tennessee fall football camp is officially here as Tuesday served as Media Day and Wednesday the Vols hit the practice field for the first time. What were some of the bigger takeaways from head coach Josh Heupel on his quarterback Nico Iamaleava and defensive tar James Pearce? How healthy is this team entering fall camp with guys like Bru McCoy, Ja…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Latest with Five-Star Offensive Tackle David Sanders and Vols? 39:28

18d ago39:28

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What’s the latest with five-star offensive tackle David Sanders and Tennessee? How good can this class be with the additions of DaSaahn Brame and Shaedy Hayward? What other 2025 recruits are on the table for Tennessee football and Josh Heupel? Is this class guaranteed to finish in the top-10 right now? Matt Ray of Volquest.com joins the show to bre…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Vols a Top-10 Class with DaSaahn Brame Flip, Shaedy Hayward Commit 32:46

19d ago32:46

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Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel had a vert good weekend as two commitments joined the Class of 2025. Four-star safety Shaedy Hayward joined the group on Saturday and four-star tight end DaSaahn Brame flipped from Oregon to the Vols on Sunday. With the recruiting class now sitting at 20, how good in this class? It’s top-10 now and top-five…

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Tennessee Football Player Draft: Does Quarterback Nico Iamaleava or Edge James Pearce go No. 1 Overall? 35:20

22d ago35:20

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It’s that time of the summer here on Locked on Vols. Eric Cain is joined by Talkin’ VAWLS host Boogie Bentley for the 2024 Tennessee football player draft. The two alternate picks. Who goes No. 1 overall? Is it quarterback Nico Iamaleava or pass-rusher James Pearce? Does Dylan Sampson or Bru McCoy go early? What about the offensive line with Cooper…

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Tennessee Football: Are the Oklahoma Sooners or Alabama Crimson Tide Most Important on Vols Schedule? 30:33

23d ago30:33

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What is the most important game on the schedule for Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel in 2024? Would it be the Oklahoma Sooners or Alabama Crimson Tide? What about the Florida Gators or Georgia Bulldogs? Which game means the most for Tennessee’s chances of reaching the College Football Playoffs? How many games over the past 10 years have en…

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Tennessee Football: Are the Vols a Dark Horse for the College Football Playoffs? 35:07

24d ago35:07

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Is Tennessee football a dark horse for the 2024 College Football Playoffs? What other teams would be considered dark horses from the Southeastern Conference? Where does Ole Miss, Missouri, LSU and Oklahoma fall into this category? Who will be the breakout players on offense and defense for Tennessee football this fall? Does Dylan Sampson and Arion …

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Can Josh Heupel flip DaSaahn Brame, Jadon Perlotte & Daune Morris? 38:33

25d ago38:33

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Tennessee football recruiting is on a heater for Josh Heupel with the recent commitments from Travis Smith and Christian Gass. Could Lagonza Hayward or Onis Konanbanny be next? What about five-star offensive tackle David Sanders? Can Josh Heupel flip USC commit Daune Morris, Geogia commit Jadon Perlotte and Oregon commit DaSaahn Brame? If so, how g…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Impact of Christian Gass Commitment for Vols, Josh Heupel 32:35

26d ago32:35

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Highly-touted four-star linebacker Christian Gass committed to Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vlunteeer football program over the weekend. What does this mean for new linebackers coach William Inge and defensive coordinator Tim Banks? How will Gass mesh in the room next season with Aaron Carter, Jeremiah Telander, Edwin Spillman and others? Who coul…

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Tennessee Football: James Pearce is the Best Player in College Football, Vols DL Best in SEC 32:22

29d ago32:22

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Tennessee football’s James Pearce is a big-time NFL Draft prospect. Is Pearce the best player in college football entering the 2024 season? Can Pearce get better this season? Who else will rush the quarterback for Tennessee? How good can Omari Thomas and Omar Norman Lott be from the inside of the defense line? We discuss Rodney Garner’s group up fr…

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Tennessee Football Running Back Dylan Sampson will be the next Star for the Vols | SEC Media Days 31:39

30d ago31:39

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Tennessee football junior Dylan Sampson highlights the running back room for the Vols in 2024 and he’s expected to breakout this fall with the bigger role. Why the confidence should be there for Sampson and why new running backs coach Da’Rail Sims won’t skip a beat with the Southeastern Conference’s best rushing attack. Who is behind Sampson? What …

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Tennessee Football’s Josh Heupel, Cooper Mays & Vols Business as usual at SEC Media days 34:21

1M ago34:21

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Tennessee football took its turn in front of the camera in Dallas on Tuesday at SEC Media Days. What were some of the highlights from Josh Heupel, Cooper Mays, Keenan Pili and Omari Thomas? What did Josh Heupel have to say about playing Oklahoma this fall and what did he have to say about quarterback Nico Iamaleava and NIL? We hear from the head fo…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting, Position, Number & Roster Changes + EA Sports College Football Player Ratings 36:14

1M ago36:14

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With SEC Media days kicking off form Dallas on Monday, Tennessee released its updated football roster ahead of fall camp. Who has taken big strides in the weight room? Who has switched numbers and how many Vols have completely switched positions? EA Sports College Football 25 early release was on Monday. Which Vols were ranked the highest in terms …

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Travis Smith Commitment Proves Vols will be Top-10 in 2025 Cycle 29:13

1M ago29:13

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Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel picked up a solid commitment on Saturday from four-star wide receiver Travis Smith. What does this commitment mean for the Volunteer recruiting class of 2025 and Tennessee’s chances of being a top-10 class, nationally? When will other targets such as David Sanders, Juan Gaston, Christian Gass and Shaedy Hay…

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Tennessee Football Center Cooper Mays will Propel Vols Offense back into Top-10 Nationally 32:08

1M ago32:08

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Tennessee football quarterback Nico Iamaleava will be the most important piece of Josh Heupel’s football team this fall, but fifth-year center Cooper Mays is a close second. The veteran offensive lineman will join several other multi-year starts for Tennessee offensive line coach Glen Elarbee and the group will become great with the addition of Lan…

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Tennessee Football: EA Sports College Football 25 gives James Pearce 95 overall player rating | Too low? 30:54

1M ago30:54

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The video game of the year – EA Sports College Football 25 – is set to officially be released in the coming days. After completely leaving the Tennessee Vols off of several top-25 lists, did they make up for it by giving defensive end James Pearce a 95 overall player rating? What other Vols rank inside the top-100 for overall player ratings? Tony V…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: George MacIntyre falls in latest On300 Rankings | Fair or Foul for the Quarterback? 33:58

1M ago33:58

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Tennessee football commit George MacIntyre took a tumble in the latest On300 recruiting rankings. Is this right? What about other Tennessee football recruiting commits for the Class of 2025? Was On3 as harsh? Which recruiting, such as Nic Moore, received a significant bump? Tennessee football has announced the player representatives for the 2024 SE…

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Tennessee Football: Nico Iamaleava and SEC Quarterback Class | Vols chances in CFB Playoff 38:27

1M ago38:27

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Where does Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava rank among his peers around the Southeastern Conference ahead of the 2024 season and SEC Media Days next week? What will it take for Nico Iamaleava to highlight the quarterback class n the conference? What are Tennessee’s chances at the 12-team College Football Playoff for Josh Heupel? Michael Bratton…

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Tennessee Football Fall Camp Position Battles Can Make or Break 2024 for Josh Heupel, Vols 30:38

1M ago30:38

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What are the biggest position battles for Tennessee football head coach josh Heupel entering fall camp at the end of July? Can former transfer portal wideout Dont’e Thornton rebound in 2024? Who starts at linebacker opposite of Keenan Pili? Which second-year Vols will take the biggest steps this fall? How much can former five-star quarterback Nico …

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Tennessee Football: Where does Josh Heupel rank among SEC head coaches? | Firework moments for Vols 31:39

1M ago31:39

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With Texas and Oklahoma officially entering the Southeastern Conference this week, it’s time to take a look at where Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel ranks among his conference colleagues. CBS Sports says Heupel is the eighth-best coach among the 16. That’s hilarious. Where should Josh Heupel rank and what needs to happen for him to be in …

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Tennessee Football: Cooper Mays, Nico Iamaleava Highlights Most Important Vols for 2024 33:40

1M ago33:40

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Who are the most important players for Tennessee football this fall? Not necessarily the best players on each side of the ball, but who are the most important? Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava certainly is on offense, but where does center Cooper Mays rank? All-American James Pearce is on defense, but what about linebacker Keenan Pili? Tennesse…

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Tennessee Football: New Rivalries with Texas, Oklahoma now joining SEC | Conference Expansion 34:34

2M ago34:34

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Tennessee football, and the other 14 teams around the Southeastern Conference, officially welcomed Texas and Oklahoma to the league on Monday. At 16 teams now, will there be new SEC rivalries on the gridiron, the hardwood or the diamond? What is Tennessee’s track record against Oklahoma and Texas? That and the mailbag edition of the show – all on a…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Mariyon Dye Commits to Josh Heupel | Vols on Recruiting Roll 34:58

2M ago34:58

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Tennessee football reeled in the third commitment in a span of six days when four-star EDGE Mariyon Dye committed to the program on Friday. How good is Maryion Dye and what will he add to the solid defensive line class for the Vols in 2025? Who could be next for Josh Heupel on the recruiting trail? What were some of the biggest games for Tennessee …

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Tennessee Baseball Dominated College Baseball | Is This the Best Team Ever? | College Football 25 Hates Vols 32:28

2M ago32:28

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Tennessee baseball dominated college baseball in 2024 all the way up to the first national championship in program history. Is this Tony Vitello coached ballclub the best in college baseball history? Is Christian Moore the best Tennessee baseball player ever? What about Todd Helton? How many records did this Tennessee baseball team break? Jack Fost…

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Tennessee Baseball National Championship Reaction – What’s Next? | Tre Poteat Commits to Josh Heupel 30:00

2M ago30:00

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It’s been a few days since Tennessee baseball won the first national championship in program history. What are they saying about Tony Vitello, Christian Moore, Dylan Dreiling and the Vols? What’s next for Tennessee baseball in the transfer portal and MLB Draft? Can this team repeat in 2025? Tre Poteat is the latest football commitment for Josh Heup…

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The Tennessee Vols are NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Tony Vitello wins the College World Series! 31:32

2M ago31:32

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Tennessee baseball sits atop the college baseball mountain as national champions following the epic 6-5 win over Texas A&M in Game 3 of the College World Series on Monday night It’s the first national title in program history and the first ‘team’ national championship for Tennessee (all sorts) since 2009. How did Tony Vitello, Zander Sechrist, Chri…

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Can Tony Vitello, Chistian Moore and Tennessee Baseball win the National Title? | Charles House Commits 29:15

2M ago29:15

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Tennessee baseball, coached by Tony Vitello and led by Christian Moore, Blake Burke and many other stars, play for a national championship Monday night. What needs to happen for Tennessee to defeat Tex A&M in Game 3 of the College World Series Finals? How long does Zander Sechrist need to go on the mound in his start? Who, outside of Dylan Dreiling…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Nic Moore Commits to Josh Heupel, Center After Cooper Mays? 31:47

2M ago31:47

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Tennessee football reeled in their 12th commit for the Class of 2025 in Jefferson County, Tenn. offensive lineman Nic Moore. What does the interior offensive lineman bring to the table and who could be next to join the class outside of top-targe and five-star David Sanders? Tony Vitello’s Tennessee baseball team is playing for a national championsh…

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Tennessee Football: James Pearce, Keenan Pili and Tim Banks Reasons Why Vols Defense will be Successful 28:22

2M ago28:22

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Tennessee football is expected to compete for a spot in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoffs in 2024. With five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava, there’s reason for optimism on the offensive side of the football. Why will the Tennessee defense excel outside of James Pearce Jr.? We discuss on Thursday’s show and hear a conversation from Jos…

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Better Tennessee Performance? Jalin Hyatt vs. Alabama or Christian Moore in the College World Series? 27:39

2M ago27:39

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There’s been a lot of conversation on which elite performance was truly better. Was it Kalin Hyatt’s five touchdowns against Alabama in 2022 or Christian Moore’s 5-hit, cycle against Florida State in Omaha at the College World Series? Both performances are elite and will forever live in the hearts of Tennessee fans and neither one is the wrong answ…

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Where Tennessee Football Recruiting Stands with David Sanders | Vols Baseball Winning in Omaha 32:56

2M ago32:56

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Where does five-star offensive lineman David Sanders and other top-flight prospects sit with the Vols following a massive official visit recruiting weekend on Rocky Top? Jamie Ffrench, Caleb Cunninham, Nic Moore, Juan Gaston and other updates from Josh Heupel on the recruiting trail. Austin Price of Volquest.com joins the show to detail it all. Ten…

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Tennessee Football: Cooper Mays, James Pearce highlights Vols on Phil Steele All-Americans, All-SEC 30:52

2M ago30:52

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It’s that time of the offseason once again. Phil Steele has announced his preseason All-American and All-Southeastern Conference teams ahead of the 2024 campaign. Offensive lineman Cooper Mays and edge rusher James Pearce lead a list of seven Vols who earned honors. Who are the rest? Tennessee baseball’s comeback win over Florida State in the Colle…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: David Sanders, Jaime French & Caleb Cunningham Highlights OV Weekend 32:20

2M ago32:20

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Tennessee football is about to host the most official visits likely in program history this weekend as 25 are set to arrive on campus. Who are the highlights, outside of Caleb Cunningham, Jaime Ffrench and David Sanders? What Tennessee commits will be in town? Matt Ray of Volquest.com joins the show to preview it all. Plus, Aslan Hajivandi of Warch…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Four-Star EDGE Jayden Loftin Commits to Vols | Who is Next? 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Tennessee football received some good news Wednesday morning when four-star defensive EDGE Jayden Loftin announced his commitment to Tennessee, Josh Heupel and Rodney Garner. What does he do well and what are the experts saying about his game? Who could be next for the Class of 2025 as tons of highly-touted five-star prospects make their way to cam…

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Tennessee Football Game Time Windows Proves Nico Iamaleava, Josh Heupel offense, is Must-See TV 34:46

2M ago34:46

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OMAHA! Tennessee Baseball is back in the College World Series | Tony Vitello Defines Success for Vols 37:54

2M ago37:54

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Tennessee baseball is back in the College World Series for the third time in four seasons and seventh time in program history. Can this year’s baseball team – led by Christian Moore, Blake Burke and Billy Amick – win the national championship? What defines a successful season, according to head coach Tony Vitello? His Sunday night postgame press co…

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Tennessee Football: 3 Reasons why Quarterback Nico Iamaleava will be GREAT for Vols in 2024 31:20

2M ago31:20

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Tennessee football is getting a lot of hype over the offseason ahead of the 2024 campaign. Former five-star quarterback prospect and No. 1 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle – Nico Iamaleava – is one major reason why. Locked on Vols host Eric Cain gives three reasons why Nico Iamaleava will be successful for the Vols this upcoming football seasons. …

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Tennessee Football: Josh Heupel Offensive & Defensive Numbers | Baseball Super Regionals 30:49

2M ago30:49

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We take a look back at some of the numbers for Tennessee football – both offensively and defensively – under Josh Heupel in three years in Knoxville. It’s incredible, in most cases, how much improvement has transpired from year over year. What should the expectations be in 2024 with Nico Iamaleava and James Pearce? Josh Wilkerson, the Voice of the …

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Tennessee Football: Revenue Sharing & Injury Reports in College Football | Tony Vitello Extension? 32:28

2M ago32:28

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Tennessee football and college football in general are seeing major changes across the landscape. How could revenue share and injury reports affect Tennessee, Josh Heupel and the Southeastern Conference? Brent Hubbs joins the show to breakdown the highlights of the SEC Spring Meetings. Jevin Redman also joins the show to breakdown the Evansville Pu…

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