5 Tennessee players (besides QBs) that intrigue us in camp
We can talk about QBs and five-star freshmen on another day. Instead, Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss five under-the-radar players that c...
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The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols football podcast spanning the entire state of Tennessee, from Memphis to the Smokies. Hosted by The Commercial Appeal's Geoff Calkins, with The Tennes...
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20 of 106 episodesDGG commits, Ohio State copes, media picks Tennessee QB
Ohio State copes with Tennessee getting 5-star David Gabriel Georges. SEC media quietly expect Faizon Brandon to win the Vols' QB competitio...
Peyton Manning favors Arch over Tennessee? Plus Chaz Coleman exit
Is it reasonable for Peyton Manning to root for his nephew, Texas QB Arch Manning, against Tennessee? Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss. Pl...
Unpacking Tennessee baseball season and Josh Elander’s reload
Did Tennessee baseball go into a minor slump in 2026? Or is this the reality in the post-Tony Vitello era? Adam Sparks and John Adams break...
Tennessee QB talk run amok, plus Josh Elander’s turnaround
Why has Faizon Brandon supposedly pulled ahead in Tennessee QB competition? Adam Sparks and John Adams separate fact from fiction. Plus, is...
Is 24-team playoff better for Tennessee? Plus, Neyland district
Should Tennessee fans prefer a 24-team playoff? Adam Sparks breaks down the pros and cons of expanding the CFP. Plus, the latest on the Neyl...
Taking temperature of Kim Caldwell, Josh Elander, Josh Heupel
Is the seat hot or comfortably cold for Tennessee coaches? From Kim Caldwell to Rick Barnes and more, it's a wide range. Adam Sparks and Joh...
Resetting Tennessee QB battle with spring impressions
We made our picks for Tennessee's starting quarterback. Now it's time to amend them with new information from spring practice. Adam Sparks a...
Who do we think will be Tennessee’s QB1 in 2026?
Joey Aguilar will move on, and so will the Vols. Will George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon or Ryan Staub be Tennessee's starting quarterback? Ad...
Why would Tennessee fans not want Joey Aguilar back?
Joey Aguilar sued the NCAA to play for Tennessee in 2026. Some fans are celebrating, but others want to move on. Adam Sparks and John Adams...
What is Tennessee’s new quarterback plan? Plus portal breakdown
Tennessee football has five new coaches, 18 new players and plenty of new reasons to praise and complain about its work in the transfer port...
Reacting to Tim Banks firing, signing class and Music City Bowl
Tim Banks is fired. Tennessee is retooling its roster, first with recruits and eventually transfers. And there's still a Music City Bowl to...
Boo Carter’s exit and Tennessee anxiety over Florida game
Boo Carter is no longer a Vol. Joey Aguilar looks a little shaky. And the curse of The Swamp is lingering around Tennessee. Adam Sparks and...
Should Tennessee focus on finishing strong or future at quarterback?
With Tennessee out of the playoff race, are fans still focused on the 2025 season or the future? Adam and John discuss UT's next QB and the...
Josh Heupel says Tennessee defense is fixable. Do we believe him?
What's wrong with Tennessee's defense? Can it be fixed this deep into the season? And who's to blame for its downturn? Plus, Adam and John b...
Do Tennessee fans really want to fire coaches? Let’s discuss
After the loss to Alabama, Tennessee fans want Josh Heupel to finally make staff changes or risk never getting over the hump. Adam Sparks an...
Tennessee vibe check for Alabama game, from Josh Heupel to defense
The Third Saturday in October is upon us. So Adam Sparks and John Adams take the Vols' temperature before the Alabama game. Is Josh Heupel t...
Tennessee’s future SEC schedule, Vols QB in 2026?
Tennessee knows some of its opponents in the new nine-game SEC schedule, which begins in 2026. And speaking of next season, who will be the...
Resetting Tennessee’s playoff odds after loss to Georgia
Did Tennessee's best shot at a playoff bid sail wide right? Or will the loss to Georgia ultimately help the Vols' CFP resume? Adam Sparks an...
Can Tennessee finally beat Georgia like it did Florida, Alabama?
If Josh Heupel reversed curses in the Florida and Alabama games, why can't his Vols do the same against Georgia? Adam Sparks and John Adams...