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Tennessee football made a statement on Saturday night inside Neyland Stadium, as it beat up on Kentucky like it typically does. Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan reacted to No. 13 Tennessee's 34-6 win over No. 6 Kentucky on the GoVols247 Postgame Show.

(00:00) -- Tennessee did what it always does to Kentucky

(8:20) -- UT's defense + Neyland Stadium = bad things for opponents

(16:06) -- This is the best Tennessee defense since?

(19:17) -- Catch or no catch

(23:00 -- The Faizon Brandon Package!

(28:20) -- Tennessee's running game had another big outing

(33:14) -- Titans or Vols ... who wins?

(35:41) -- How much money has Arion Carter raised for cancer research

(39:00) -- Tennessee's secondary played great

(45:47) -- Where will Tennessee be ranked in Tuesday's playoff rankings?

(57:50) -- William Inge returns to Neyland Stadium

(59:52) -- What will the point spread be for Tennessee-Texas A&M?

Tennessee was ranked EIGHT spots lower than Alabama in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season ... a few weeks after the Vols BULLIED the Tide. WHY?! Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan reacted to the Vols' ranking on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

They also previewed Saturday's top-20 showdown between No. 13 Tennessee and No. 6 Kentucky that will take place at Neyland Stadium will playoff implications on the line.

Cole Parke from The Cats' Pause stopped by to help preview the rivalry game.

Ben and Patrick reacted to Tennessee basketball's season-opening win over Wofford and previewed Tennessee baseball's final fall exhibition against Georgia Tech to wrap up the pod.

(00:00) -- The initial playoff rankings were something ...

(20:00) -- Tennessee's offense vs. Kentucky's defense

(29:40) -- Kentucky's offense vs. Tennessee's defense

(39:06) -- Vols will host several recruits this weekend

(42:52) -- Cole Parke from The Cats' Pause previews Kentucky-Tennessee

(1:10:00) -- Tennessee basketball won its season opener

(1:17:05) -- Why didn't Juke Harris and Terrence Hill Jr. start?

(1:21:04) -- The latest on Jalen Washington

(1:24:26) -- Tennessee baseball wraps up fall practice on Sunday

Is Kentucky the hardest remaining game on Tennessee's schedule? Patrick Brown, Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan discussed whether it is on the GoVols247 Podcast. The crew also discussed UT's quarterback situation heading into Saturday's top-20 showdown with the Wildcats, the importance of the Vols playing clean football, the latest on the recruiting trail and Tennessee basketball's season opener against Wofford.

(00:00) -- Tennessee better play clean football against Kentucky

(13:30) -- Is Kentucky the most difficult game remaining on UT's schedule?

(19:45) -- We don't know who is going to start at quarterback for the Vols

(24:30) -- Should Tennessee incorporate a Faizon Brandon package?

(31:38) -- The latest Tennessee football recruiting news

(35:00) -- Tennessee basketball tips off its season on Tuesday!

(38:58) -- Latest on hoops injuries

(43:52) -- Are we hitting the panic button for Vols hoops?

With no Tennessee game to preview, we turned to GoVols247 subscribers to drive the discussion during the Vols' bye week with a mailbag!

Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan took questions from The CheckerBoard on Thursday of the open date and answered them, and as usual we covered a wide range of topics. They included the future of the QB position for Tennessee beyond the season, predictions for the four-game stretch run, what the transfer portal strategy should be for the Vols and what the rest of the 2027 recruiting board looks like.

We also discussed future football scheduling, how Tennessee is addressing its penalty problem and much more, so check it out!

(1:32) -- Introduction and open date chatter

(5:18) -- Tennessee's remaining recruiting targets in 2027 cycle

(9:09) -- Predicting Tennessee's final four games

(15:54) -- How will Tennessee address its penalty problem?

(24:53) -- Why did Tennessee change philosophies on offense with its splits?

(28:32) -- The play of WR Radarious Jackson & OL Shamurad Umarov

(33:28) -- Will Tennessee stop playing FCS games?

(38:55) -- Is Tennessee's 2027 QB currently on the roster?

(44:55) -- What should Tennessee's transfer portal strategy be this offseason

(51:53) -- Staff changes for the Vols + head coaching changes in the SEC

(55:39) -- What record can be considered positive for the Vols heading into 2027?

The Tennessee football team is enjoying its first open date of the 2026 season, but recruiting never stops in college football and the Vols have made another addition to their 2027 recruiting class.

Three-star cornerback Preston Glasco out of Grayson (Ga.) High School committed to Tennessee on Wednesday night on the CBS Sports College Football YouTube channel, and GoVols247 breaks it down on our latest podcast.

GoVols247 recruiting editor Ryan Callahan joins Patrick Brown to discuss Glasco's recruitment and how Tennessee landed the one-time Connecticut commitment over two of its SEC rivals, what kind of player the Vols are getting and how Glasco fits into the future plans of the cornerback position.

Ryan also lets us know what Tennessee's remaining board looks like in the 2027 recruiting cycle as the coaching staff balances that part of the roster-management process along with player retention and the transfer portal.

(1:13) -- Introduction and Tennessee lands its first commitment in a while

(2:32) -- The recruiting process leading to Preston Glasco's commitment

(5:35) -- What kind of CB is Tennessee getting

(9:48) -- Why Glasco chose the Vols

(12:55) -- How Glasco fits into the future at cornerback

(19:06) -- Derek Jones & Tennessee's current freshman cornerbacks

(25:18) -- What's left on the board for Tennessee's 2027 recruiting class

(30:40) -- Final thoughts and closing comments

Tennessee football suffered an ugly loss at South Carolina on Saturday. Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan react to what went wrong for the Vols in Columbia yet again on the GoVols247 Postgame Show.

Tennessee heads to South Carolina this weekend looking to avoid a repeat of what took place in 2022 when it had everything to play for. The Vols will arrive in Columbia as a top-15 football team. Yet, few people outside of Knoxville are picking them to win. Even Las Vegas favors the Gamecocks.

Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee previewed the matchup on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. They were also joined by John Whittle from Gamecock247 to get more insight into South Carolina.

Tennessee fans may still be basking in the exciting, emphatic win against Third Saturday in October rival Alabama, but inside the walls of the Anderson Training Center the coaches and players for the Vols have reset to a new game week. The Vols next head to South Carolina, where promising seasons have been derailed in 1992, 2016 and 2022. Head coach Josh Heupel brought up the infamous loss at Williams-Brice Stadium four years ago to his team in their meeting on Monday.

GoVols247's Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan wrapped up some loose ends from the Alabama game, discussed Josh Heupel's QB gamesmanship on Monday when asked if George MacIntyre was the starter for the Vols and wondered how the Vols would handle the week ahead of the game against a South Carolina team coming off an open date and win at Florida.

(1:20) -- Introductions, where is Ben McKee and Ryan's Titans actually won

(4:55) -- Should Tennessee have jumped into the top 10 of the rankings?

(7:40) -- The SEC is a beautiful mess this season

(11:11) -- Revisiting Mike Matthews's crunching (but illegal) block against Bama

(16:16) -- What what Brayden Rouse thinking on that punt?

(21:03) -- Why won't Josh Heupel say George MacIntyre is the starting QB this week?

(32:54) -- Heupel brings up the 2022 South Carolina game in Monday's team meeting

(43:28) -- "Winning is fragile"

(46:10) -- The outlook for Tennessee's season has changed

(48:15) -- Vols are now the underdog in this game

Tennessee bullied Alabama in the second half of the 109th playing of The Third Saturday in October to win 26-10. The Vols allowed just 201 yards of offense to hold Alabama to its fewest points in the rivalry since 2005. Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan reacted to the Vols' third straight win over Alabama at home during GoVols247's live postgame show.

(2:00) -- Tennessee bullies Alabama

(6:51) -- Elite defensive performance

(12:35) -- It feels like Tennessee has established its identity

(16:00) -- Fans stormed the field again

(19:20) -- What do you do at quarterback moving forward?

(23:37) -- Vols flexed their depth

(27:16) -- DeSean Bishop is incredible

(32:47 -- So many Vols are playing well on defense

(37:05) -- Where does this coaching job rank for Josh Heupel

(43:40) -- The Neyland Effect

It is time for the 109th rendition of The Third Saturday in October. No. 14 Tennessee hosts No. 6 Alabama this Saturday afternoon inside Neyland Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Former Tennessee football wide receiver and current Vol Network color analyst Jayson Swain joined the GoVols247 Podcast to help Ben McKee preview the rivalry game. Bama247's Mike Rodak also joined to provide insight into the Crimson Tide ahead of this weekend's top-15 showdown.

(00:00) -- Jayson Swain is ready for The Third Saturday in October!

(9:30) -- What to expect from George MacIntyre

(11:45) -- Tennessee is going to need to establish the run

(14:30) -- Do Josh Heupel and Joey Halzle need to trust MacIntyre more?

(19:26) -- What we're curious to learn about Tennessee basketball in its first exhibition

(24:24) -- Bama247's Mike Rodak previews the Crimson Tide

Tennessee baseball played its first fall exhibition this past weekend against Troy in Nashville. GoVols247's Ben McKee shared his thoughts and takeaways on what took place over the 12 innings of action on his latest Diamond Vols Podcast. Troy head coach Skylar Meade also joined the podcast to share his thoughts on his team fresh off a trip to Omaha, how the exhibition went and what he saw from Josh Elander's Vols.

00:00 -- Tennessee baseball played its first fall exhibition

8:32 -- Freshman arms impressed

16:34 -- Freshman hitters also impressed

21:43 -- Negative takeaways from Tennessee's exhibition

26:20 -- UC Irvine transfer LHP Ricky Ojeda looked good

30:00 -- Injury updates

35:26 -- Troy head coach Skylar Meade joins!

Tennessee turned the page to The Third Saturday in October on Monday coming off its win at Arkansas over the weekend. Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan began to preview this Saturday's game between Tennessee and Alabama on GoVols247's Monday podcast. Who will start at quarterback for the Vols? What will the offensive line look like? How much does Josh Heupel need a big win? The crew discussed.

(00:00) -- The juices are always flowing during Alabama-Tennessee week

(5:13) -- Josh Heupel needs a big win

(9:05) -- Who will start at quarterback for the Vols?

(24:18) -- Which o-line combination will the Vols roll with?

(30:07) -- It'll be another big recruiting weekend for the Vols

(34:27) -- Tennessee basketball will play its first exhibition this week

Tennessee football avoided a bad loss at Arkansas on Saturday afternoon. Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan reacted to the Vols' narrow win to improve to 5-1 this season during GoVols247's postgame show. They also shared their thoughts on how George MacIntyre performed in his first career start and what it means for the Vols moving forward. GoVols247's Patrick Brown briefly joined from Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium as well to share his thoughts on Tennessee's first win in Fayetteville since 2001.

(00:00) -- Vols avoid a bad loss

(5:03) -- Tennessee grinded it out

(12:25) -- Radarious Jackson made a game-saving tackle

(14:32) -- Tennessee finished with over 400 yards of offense!

(19:04) -- George MacIntyre was really solid

(33:56) -- Patrick Brown joins LIVE from inside Arkansas' stadium

(41:47) -- Should MacIntyre start against Alabama?

(53:22) -- Assessing the defensive performance

George MacIntyre is set to make his first career start at Arkansas this Saturday, giving the sophomore quarterback a golden opportunity to take the job and run with it. Patrick Brown, Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan previewed MacIntyre's first start on GoVols247's Thursday podcast. They were also joined by Trey Biddy from HawgSports.com to help preview Tennessee's matchup with Arkansas.

(00:00) -- Tennessee is well aware that it hasn't won at Arkansas since 2001

(10:00) -- George MacIntyre will start at Arkansas

(27:40) -- What it would take for Faizon Brandon to play this weekend

(34:40) -- The Tennessee/Arkansas matchups to pay attention to

(38:15) -- Recruiting storylines are beginning to emerge

(48:12) -- Trey Biddy from HawgSports.com joins to discuss the state of Arkansas football

Josh Heupel wouldn't name a starting quarterback on Monday of Arkansas. He also grew tired of answering questions pertaining to Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre. What does it all mean? Ben McKee and Patrick Brown reacted to Heupel's quarterback conundrum on Monday's GoVols247 Podcast.

Tennessee football was able to beat Auburn on Saturday afternoon even though Josh Heupel had to bench Faizon Brandon after the freshman threw a costly interception late in the first half. The Vols were able to win their first conference game of the season because its defense continued to state its case as one of the best in the SEC and a career day for Faizon Brandon. Punter Jackson Ross was able to pin Auburn deep time and time again to help the cause.

Ben McKee and Patrick Brown discussed Tennessee's win over Auburn on GoVols247's LIVE postgame reaction show.

Tennessee football received bad news this week when it learned it will be without starting offensive guard Wendell Moe Jr. for the rest of the season. The injury adds to the issues the Vols were already dealing with up front, so how can they overcome them against Auburn on Saturday? Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan shared their thoughts on the situation on GoVols247's Thursday podcast.

Nathan King from Auburn247 also joined to preview the Tigers and the matchup ahead of Alex Golesh's return to Knoxville.

(00:00) -- Saturday is a must-win for Tennessee

(7:35) -- Vols lose Wendell Moe Jr. for the season

(15:08) -- What does Tennessee do next along the o-line?

(29:32) -- Confidence in Tennessee's defense

(35:30) -- DJ Durkin will try to defend Faizon Brandon like he did Jared Curtis

(39:20) -- Do you trust Brandon or Byrum Brown more?

(48:00) -- Our level of confidence that Tennessee will win

(50:15) -- Auburn247's Nathan King

Ben McKee and Patrick Brown shared their thoughts on what went wrong for Tennessee's offense against Texas on Monday's GoVols247 Podcast, as the Vols begin to prepare for a critical game against Auburn.

(00:00) -- Auburn week is underway

(2:22) -- Apparently Tennessee's onside kick was illegal

(8:49) -- Biggest takeaway from going back and watching the film

(13:20) -- Who gets most of the blame on offense?

(43:31) -- Is it a good or bad thing that the offensive performance wasn't because of one player or group?

(51:51) -- The offensive line is poorly coached

Tennessee struggled to move the football against No. 1 Texas on Saturday, leading to a 20-17 loss for the Vols inside Neyland Stadium. Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee reacted to Tennessee's loss and discussed what went wrong for UT's offense on GoVols247's LIVE postgame show.

(00:00) -- Tennessee loses to No. 1 Texas

(4:53) -- Vols offensive line had a long day

(11:28) -- Why didn't Tennessee attempt for quick stuff?

(15:26) -- Faizon Brandon finally looked like a freshman

(21:26) -- Is there any concern about Tennessee's running backs?

(26:10) -- What about the wide receivers?

(38:23) -- Jim Knowles earned his money

(49:10) -- Neyland Stadium didn't disappoint

Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee previewed Tennessee's game against No. 1 Texas on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. They were also joined by Horn247's Eric Henry for a breakdown of the matchup from the Longhorns' perspective.

Tennessee baseball begins fall practice on Friday! It'll be the first time Josh Elander is the head coach of the Vols for the entire fall. Elander was kind enough to join Ben McKee on GoVols247's Diamond Vols Podcast to preview fall practice. Here's what they covered.

(00:00) -- The Austin, Texas native shares his thoughts on Texas vs. Tennessee

(3:14) -- Where Elander got away to after the portal madness

(4:42) -- The key to balancing work and family

(7:22) -- Why Tennessee was able to put together a talented roster this offseason

(11:56) -- What he learned about himself in year one as a head coach

(13:53) -- Where the pitching staff is at entering the fall

(20:23) -- Stone Lawless, Trent Grindlinger and Levi Clark all decided to return at catcher

(24:02) -- Recruiting three talented shortstops out of the portal

(26:00) -- Thoughts on the outfield

(28:37) -- His philosophy on Tennessee's fall schedule

(33:09) -- UNIFORM TALK

Tennessee basketball begins practice on Tuesday! First-year Vols assistant coach Earl Grant joined Ben McKee on the GoVols247 podcast to preview the start of practice.

(1:25) -- What Grant's first summer in Knoxville was like

(5:08) -- Learning from Rick Barnes

(7:32) -- What it will look like to be Barnes' defensive coordinator

(9:52) -- What he's learned about Tennessee's roster

(12:14) -- The most important part of preseason practice

(13:44) -- Where the team's chemistry is at

(16:12) -- Assessing Tennessee's frontcourt

(18:26) -- How big a loss Ralph Scott was

(20:03) -- Juke Harris and Terrence Hill Jr.

No. 14 Tennessee turned the page to conference play on Monday, and it did so with confidence ahead of this week's matchup against No. 1 Texas.

Ben McKee, Ryan Callahan and Patrick Brown discussed the start of Texas week on Monday's GoVols247 Podcast. Here's what all they discussed.

00:00 -- SEC football is here

4:41 -- DeSean Bishop is apparently feeling good

8:26 -- Tennessee's o-line has to clean up the mental mistakes

15:05 -- Should Donovan Haslam start at right guard?

18:35 -- Vols have a sense of confidence

27:30 -- Which Arch Manning will show up in Knoxville?

32:44 -- It's an awkward week for Peyton!

40:37 -- Ethan Davis says he will return to the Vols in 2027

47:55 -- It's going to be a busy week of recruiting

No. 15 Tennessee football beat Kennesaw State 42-9 on Saturday night in its final game before SEC play begins next weekend. Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan reacted to the Vols' win on the GoVols247 Postgame Show live from Neyland Stadium shortly after the game ended. Here's what all they discussed.

(00:00) -- Tennessee handles business against Kennesaw State

(3:20) -- Assessing Faizon Brandon's performance

(5:00) -- Tennessee has a terrific running back room

(9:54) -- Thoughts on Tennessee's o-line

(14:03) -- UT's first game without Ethan Davis

(17:20) -- Thoughts on how Tennessee's defense performed

(31:50) -- Is Tennessee going to host College GameDay?

Tennessee football hosts Kennesaw State this Saturday before it begins SEC play next weekend. Patrick Brown and Ben McKee discussed what UT needs to accomplish in its final non-conference game of the season on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

99.1 The Sports Animal and Locked on Vols' Eric Cain also joined the podcast to help preview the Vols and Owls.

(00:00) A busy week for Tennessee Athletics looms

(6:27) -- This is an important game for the Vols

(15:42) -- Could position battles be finalized against Kennesaw State

(21:45) -- David Sanders Jr.'s thoughts on how UT's o-line is performing

(25:02) -- A look around the SEC ahead of Week 3

(39:00) -- Tennessee put out updated renderings of its entertainment district

(52:29) -- Eric Cain joins the podcast to share his thoughts on Tennessee

Tennessee will be without Ethan Davis for the rest of the season after the senior tight end tore his ACL at Georgia Tech over the weekend. Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee reacted to the news on the latest GoVols Podcast. They also shared their final thoughts on the Vols' win over the Yellow Jackets before beginning to look ahead to this week's game against Kennesaw State.

00:00 -- Ethan Davis tears his ACL

12:52 -- The Kennesaw State game will be important for UT's tight ends

18:06 -- What will Ethan Davis' injury mean for UT's personnel decisions

29:27 -- What did we learn about the Vols at Georgia Tech?

40:05 -- Are penalties going to be an issue for the Vols once again?

52:12 -- An early look at Kennesaw State

The GoVols247 crew reacted to Tennessee football's win at Georgia Tech on their live postgame reaction show. Here's what they discussed.

(00:00) -- Tennessee beats Georgia Tech!

(7:13) -- Faizon Brandon impresses in first career road start.

(16:00) -- Has Radarious Jackson secured Tennessee's third starting receiver spot.

(23:35) -- Our assessment of Tennessee's offensive line

(33:52) -- Thoughts on how Tennessee's defense played

(43:55) -- Tough night for UT's special teams

(46:34) -- Vols battled through adversity

No. 18 Tennessee travels to Georgia Tech this weekend for its road game of the season. It'll also be Faizon Brandon's first career start away from Neyland Stadium.

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Patrick Brown previewed Saturday's matchup between the Volunteers (1-0) and Yellow Jackets (0-1) on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. Here's what all they discussed.

(00:00) -- Week 2 is here!

(7:27) -- About Sam Pendleton's absence...

(12:45) -- Why Tennessee's o-line could take a step forward at Georgia Tech

(19:35) -- What we expect from Faizon Brandon on Saturday

(26:02) -- Which matchup gives us the most confidence in Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech

(31:20) -- Preview of Tennessee's defense vs. Georgia Tech's offense

(38:17) -- Special teams will be important

(43:48) -- Tennessee has been really good against ACC teams the last couple seasons

(46:00) -- A look around the SEC

GoVols247's Patrick Brown and Ben McKee put a bow on Tennessee's season-opening win over Furman as it begins to turn the page to a very important trip to Georgia Tech.

(4:24) -- How concerning was the offensive line's performance in the opener?

(23:03) -- Reflecting on Faizon Brandon's first career game

(34:55) -- Joakim Dodson suffers season-ending injury

(41:39) -- We can't wait to watch Arion Carter play football

(57:13) -- Early thoughts on Georgia Tech

GoVols247's Patrick Brown and Ben McKee react to Faizon Brandon's impressive debut in Tennessee's season-opening win over Furman on the GoVols247 Postgame Podcast.

(1:33) -- The Faizon Brandon Era has arrived

(11:26) -- Tennessee's skill position players had a fairly strong game

(16:31) -- Concerns about Tennessee's offensive line

(24:54) -- Xavier Gilliam is the real deal

(34:42) -- Whose stock is up after the opener?

(43:39) -- Did Tennessee surprise us any in the opener?

(49:42) -- If there was anything in the opener that changes our season prediction

The GoVols247 crew dives into what they want to see from Tennessee in its season opener against Furman on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

(00:58) -- Football season is here

(14:09) -- The thing we want to see most from Tennessee's offense against Furman

(18:28) -- What we want to see from Tennessee's defense

(25:50) -- Predicting Tennessee's starters on offense and defense

(43:44) -- There are former Vols all over the place

(48:38) -- What's new at Neyland Stadium

(53:34) -- Tennessee football has a jersey patch

(1:01:14) -- What this weekend looks like for Tennessee Athletics on the recruiting front

GoVols247 released their season predictions for Tennessee's 2026 season this past weekend ahead of the season opener. Ryan Callahan, Patrick Brown and Ben McKee explained their predictions for the Vols' upcoming campaign on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

(00:48) -- Lane Kiffin continues to be college football's villain

(5:32) -- The GoVols247 crew explains their season prediction for the Vols

(11:56) -- Is 2026 a bridge year for Tennessee?

(35:02) -- Why Tennessee will beat Alabama in Neyland

(41:24) -- Is Faizon Brandon capable of leading the Vols to the playoffs as a freshman?

(52:40) -- Tennessee will honor Dolly Parton this season

(57:46) -- The latest on injured Vols tight end Ethan Davis

(59:58) -- How much will George MacIntyre play against Furman?

GoVols247 moves you closer to the start of Tennessee's 2026 football season with a mailbag podcast answering subscriber questions about the Vols. Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan took questions from The CheckerBoard on the site covering a variety of topics, from expectations for the defense and how Tennessee could look on that side of the football under Jim Knowles to Faizon Brandon's running ability, "stock up" players and whether Braylon Staley or Mike Matthews will lead the Vols in receiving yards.

They also discussed All-SEC linebacker Arion Carter having his NCAA suspension reduced to one game (meaning he'll be back against Georgia Tech) and the SEC taking a decisive stand against LSU's attempt to add players from NFL rosters.

(3:12) -- Arion Carter NCAA suspension reduced

(9:54) -- SEC bans NFL players returning to college

(20:13) -- Jadon Perlotte's role this season

(24:01) -- Jim Knowles exotic blitzes and 3-3-5 looks

(28:06) -- Why the defense is ahead of young QBs

(32:18) -- Pick a player who exceeds expectations

(34:17) -- Will the Vols be solid on the O-line?

(37:55) -- "Stock Up" players

(42:10) -- Ethan Davis latest and Cole Harrison's outlook at TE

(45:46) -- Will the Vols have a top-20 defense?

(49:27) -- What is a "mock game week" anyway?

(51:27) -- Football jersey patch discussion

(53:50) -- Faizon Brandon as a runner

(56:23) -- Will Mike Matthews or Braylon Staley lead Vols in receiving?

The GoVols247 crew reacts to Faizon Brandon being named Tennessee's starting quarterback on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee discuss how Brandon won the job, why Heupel went ahead and pulled the trigger, fair expectations for Brandon as a freshman and much more.

They also discussed the storylines from Tennessee's second and final preseason scrimmage that took place over the weekend.

(2:15) -- Faizon Brandon is named Tennessee's starting QB

(9:50) -- Why Brandon was named the starter

(24:02) -- Why Josh Heupel went ahead and named Brandon the starter

(34:15) -- What are reasonable expectations for Tennessee with Brandon leading the way

(48:33) -- The fallout from Tennessee's final preseason scrimmage

Tennessee will hold its second and final preseason scrimmage this weekend. GoVols247's Ben McKee, Ryan Callahan and Patrick Brown discussed what the Vols need to accomplish inside Neyland Stadium on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

It's also been a very busy week on the uniform front for the Vols. The GoVols247 crew shared their thoughts on Tennessee and Alabama agreeing to wear its home uniforms each of the next two seasons, as well as the latest Smokey Grey uniforms that UT unveiled on Thursday morning.

(2:39) -- Tennessee and Alabama are both going to wear its home uniforms the next two seasons.

(15:44) -- NEW Smokey Grey uniforms!

(28:17) -- How soon will Josh Heupel name a starting QB?

(38:30) -- What do we want to hear about Tennessee coming out of the second scrimmage?

(46:15) -- Which Vols need to have a good scrimmage?

GoVols247's Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee react to 2028 four-star quarterback Kaden Craft's decision to commit to Tennessee on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

(2:15) -- Why Craft was such a big commitment for the Vols

(4:42) -- How Tennessee was able to land Craft

(9:38) -- Tennessee's year-to-year plan at quarterback

(13:03) -- Craft's connections in the 2028 class

(16:53) -- What Tennessee fans need to know about the 2028 class

(21:00) -- How firmly 2027 QB Derrick Baker is to Tennessee

(24:14) -- 2027 storylines to follow as the high school season kicks off

GoVols247's Ben McKee, Ryan Callahan and Patrick Brown share intel from Tennessee's first preseason scrimmage on the latest GoVols247 Podcast and react to what took place, including how Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre performed in the midst of their quarterback battle.

(2:45) -- What Tennessee fans need to know about what took place in the Vols' first preseason scrimmage

(5:26) -- Where the quarterback battle stands after the first scrimmage

(16:05) -- Edrees Farooq suffered a season-ending injury

(25:33) -- The latest on Tennessee's search for a third starting receiver

(28:06) -- Tennessee's running backs had a strong scrimmage

(30:41) -- UT's defensive line had a frustrating afternoon

(38:58) -- Why GoVols247 feels great about the Vols

(44:53) -- Why GoVols247 doesn't feel good about the Vols

(49:47) -- Which Vols' stock is up? Whose is down?

Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee preview Tennessee's critical first scrimmage of fall camp on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

(3:17) -- The importance of Saturday's scrimmage.

(7:28) -- Setting the scene for Tennessee's QB battle ahead of the first scrimmage.

(19:00) -- Would Travis Smith Jr. be the third starting receiver if Tennessee had a game today?

(21:26) -- Could Carson Gentle carve out a roll along the defensive line?

(25:25) -- Rodney Garner is frustrated with the defensive line's inconsistencies.

(31:45) -- What's priority No. 1 for Tennessee's offense in the scrimmage?

(37:37) -- The offensive players under the most pressure heading into the scrimmage

(45:03) -- Priority No. 1 for Tennessee's defense in the scrimmage

(51:55) -- The defensive players under the most pressure heading into the scrimmage

GoVols247's Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan discuss whether George MacIntyre has made a move in Tennessee's quarterback competition on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. They also discuss the health of the Vols, how deep Tennessee is at linebacker and offensive line, and the impending decision of 2028 quarterback recruit Kaden Craft.

(7:00) -- George MacIntyre's strong start to preseason practice

(19:12) -- Tennessee's health entering the second week of camp

(23:08) -- William Inge weighs in on depth of linebacker room

(26:18) -- Glen Elarbee seems to really like his offensive line

(31:40) -- What is Tennessee's best combination along the o-line going into the first scrimmage?

(35:45) -- Where Tennessee stands ahead of 2028 QB Kaden Craft's upcoming decision

GoVols247's Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee discuss their takeaways from Tennessee's first few days of preseason camp on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

(2:30) -- Josh Heupel calls out the NCAA's bull****

(11:17) -- Jim Knowles said "we'll see" if Tennessee will generate a pass rush

(20:45) -- George MacIntyre explains his mindset heading into the QB competition

(25:10) -- Faizon Brandon is a cool customer

(32:00) -- Our biggest takeaways from the first two days of practice

(45:45) -- Which Vols we're buying stock in

(51:05) -- Who could make a Ramel Keyton-type jump?

GoVols247's Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee discuss several topics on the latest GoVols247 Podcast before former Tennessee receiver Jayson Swain joins to help preview fall camp, and discuss being named the Vol Network's new color analyst alongside Mike Keith.

Here's the rundown.

(4:50) -- Arion Carter suspended for two games. How much will the Vols miss him?

(14:15) -- Vols were picked to finish eighth in the SEC

(16:40) -- Four Vols earned Preseason All-SEC honors

(25:37) -- How big of an impact will Derek Owings have in his first season at Tennessee?

(40:26) -- What we’re most curious to learn the first week of fall camp

(46:14) -- Is it Faizon Brandon's job to lose?

(54:44) -- Jayson Swain joins to discuss being named the Vol Network's new color analyst

(1:14:50) -- Why Derek Owings has Swain excited.

(1:17:53) -- What Swain is paying attention to throughout the first week of camp.

GoVols247’s Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee react to Tennessee football's latest win on the recruiting trail: in-state running back Asa Barnes, who committed to the Vols on Wednesday over Arkansas and others.

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Vols pitcher Will Heflin react to South Carolina transfer LHP Jake McCoy turning down the Toronto Blue Jays on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast. They discuss what it means for Tennessee baseball before diving into some of the rule changes that are potentially coming to college baseball.

David Gabriel Georges announced his commitment to Tennessee over Ohio State on Wednesday!

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan reacted to the five-star running back's decision and what it means for the Vols on a BREAKING NEWS edition of the GoVols247 Podcast!

GoVols247's Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee react to Tennessee's turn at SEC Media Days, and preview five-star running back David Gabriel Georges' announcement on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

(3:44) -- Main takeaways from Tennessee's trip to SEC Media Days

(10:48) -- Josh Heupel's noticeable confidence

(17:27) -- Tennessee's football team as a whole is hungry.

(24:00) -- Where is Tennessee going to be projected to finish in the SEC?

(28:00) -- Which Vols will be on the Preseason All-SEC Team?

(35:00) -- Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges seems to be trending towards Tennessee.

(38:40) -- What would DGG's commitment mean for the Vols?

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Four-star offensive tackle Niko Kampas out of the NFL Academy in England has committed to Tennessee over Vanderbilt, Michigan and Auburn!

Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan react to Kampas' decision on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

On the latest GoVols247 Podcast, Ben McKee and Patrick Brown preview Josh Heupel's turn at SEC Media Days!

Plus, exactly how hard is Tennessee's schedule going to be? Who will UT's most important players be?

The pair also dive into Tennessee's updated roster, which included a position change, new jersey numbers and updated heights and weights.

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Vols pitcher Will Heflin discussed how the 2026 MLB Draft was a massive success for Tennessee on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast.

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Tennessee baseball pitcher Will Heflin preview the 2026 MLB Draft on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast. They also react to the Vols picking up commitments from Clemson RHP Hayden Simmerson and Florida International infielder Mario Trivella.

GoVols247's Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan share their thoughts on Tennessee's new Adidas uniforms and discuss the latest on the recruiting front, including where the Vols stand with five-star running back David Gabriel Georges two weeks out from his scheduled announcement date.

Then, Ryan Schumpert of Rocky Top Insider joins McKee to share their takeaways from the two Tennessee basketball practices the media has been able to watch this summer.