The Volunteer State

By: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • CFP selection committee likes Tennessee football. Will it last?
    Nov 7 2024

    The College Football Playoff selection committee told us what it thinks of Tennessee’s resume – both good and bad. Will the good get better or the bad get worse down the stretch as the Vols try to make the bracket?On today's episode, hosts Adam Sparks and John Adams break down the first CFP poll, where Tennessee ranks and most importantly what the committee said about the Vols’ resume.Plus, is it time to accept this UT offense for what it is – flawed? Or could freshman receiver Mike Matthews be a solution?

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    51 mins
  • Here’s who Tennessee fans should root against in College Football Playoff race
    Oct 30 2024

    Tennessee is in a logjam with several teams for College Football Playoff spots just as the first CFP ranking is set for release.On today's episode, hosts Adam Sparks and John Adams lay out which teams UT fans should root against in key games this weekend in order to clear a playoff path for the Vols.It starts in the SEC. But Tennessee needs to keep an eye on Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC teams that are jockeying for position.Plus, will we remember Nico’s November? The last month of the season sets up well for Nico Iamaleava and the UT offense to kick into a higher gear. There’s certainly no time like the present as a struggling Kentucky team comes to Neyland Stadium.

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    45 mins
  • These five SEC teams could threaten Tennessee football’s playoff bid
    Oct 23 2024

    Tennessee beat Alabama with a lockdown defense, a late-arriving offense and … fake crowd noise? It sounds too far-fetched to discuss, but let’s give it a try.On today's episode, hosts Adam Sparks and John Adams talk about that strange allegation of piped-in crowd noise at Neyland Stadium and the game that produced it.Plus, Tennessee is sitting pretty in the College Football Playoff picture. But there are still teams that could leapfrog the Vols down the stretch.Vol fans, don’t panic. This is for educational purposes only during the open week. But we’re going to break down the 5 SEC teams that could jump past UT in the race toward the playoff. And, yes, that includes … Alabama.

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    26 mins

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