Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball

The two biggest spring practice surprises for Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel has been true freshman, early enrollee and five-star Faizon Brandon picking up on the offense quickly and the brand-new defense showing out. Is Brandon poised to be Tennessee’s starting quarterback and will the defense be a massive upgrade from the 2025 group? Boogie Bentley of the Talk’ VAWLS Network joins Eric Cain for a Friday afternoon conversation on Locked on Vols.    Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee/cainer Subscribe to the Locked on Vols EveryDayer Club ▶️ ht...

Tennessee football’s quarterback battle heats up as Faizon Brandon dazzles coaches with dynamic playmaking, while George MacIntyre bounces back with an improved performance in the second spring scrimmage. Is Brandon’s rapid adjustment enough to seize the starting role, or will MacIntyre’s consistency win out by fall camp? Defensive standouts like Edrees Farooq also shine, notching another interception for a pick-six and proving the Vols’ revamped defense could be a force this season. Host Eric Cain breaks down the latest on Tennessee Football’s scrimmage results, quarterback competition insights, and defensive improvements. The show also spotlights...

SEC newcomers and transfer standouts shake up spring football storylines—who will become household names by fall? Chris Gordy and the SEC Squad spotlight breakout candidates like Ole Miss’s Blake Purchase, Alabama’s new center Racin Delgatty, Auburn’s Byrum Brown, and LSU’s Jackson Harris while assessing major position battles, quarterback competitions, and under-the-radar threats across the conference. The roundtable debates which first-year SEC head coach—Pete Golding at Ole Miss, Alex Golesh at Auburn, Ryan Silverfield at Arkansas, Jon Sumrall at Florida, or Will Stein at Kentucky—can capture a playoff win first, and whether Texas or Oklahoma is...

Spring football heats up with fierce quarterback competition between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon, while young receivers battle to fill Chris Brazzell’s shoes. The discussion covers defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ aggressive scheme, running game needs, and previews from scrimmage #2. Basketball transfer portal buzz surrounds Troy’s Thomas Dowd—will his rebounding prowess and three-point shooting fill the Vols’ frontcourt gap IF INTERESTED? Tune in for insights and predictions as Tennessee positions itself for a winning season. Tennessee Volunteers’ Pro Day turns heads as cornerback Jermod McCoy cements his status as a high NFL Draft first round pick with a...

Tennessee Volunteers head coach speculation heats up as Eric Cain takes the temperature on Josh Heupel’s future and the other head coaches across the athletics department. Is another 8-4 football season acceptable for Tennessee, or is the seat getting warmer? With recent changes—including hiring Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator and investing in a new strength and conditioning program—the pressure is mounting for Heupel to get Tennessee back in the College Football Playoff chase. The conversation expands to Rick Barnes’ historic run with Tennessee basketball, the challenges Kim Caldwell faces after a tumultuous Lady Vols season...

Tennessee baseball had a rough week on West End, falling victim of the weep at Vanderbilt on three consecutive walk off hits. Tennessee could have easily swept the series, with two losses in extra innings and the third on a five-run blown lead in the ninth, and now find themselves in a hole in the SEC standings. What needs to happen for the Vols to bounce back? Who needs to step up and what is the fan temperature meter on Josh Elander? How did the rest of the SEC do? All that and more on this SEC Squad show. </p...

Tennessee football had elite wide receiver play last season and won’t slow down next fall with the likes of Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews, plus five-star Tristen Keys. Is Kelsey Pope the BEST assistant coach on staff for Josh Heupel? He’s already proven to be an ELITE recruiter. Will Belmont transfer guard Tyler Lundblade commit to Tennessee and rick Barnes out of the transfer portal? He was on campus for an official visit on Monday. Justin Gainey is the new head coach at NC State. Who could replace him on Rick Barnes’ staff?    Catch Lo...

Tennessee Volunteers land a significant commitment from top-ranked in-state wide receiver Kesean Bowman, igniting new hope for Josh Heupel’s recruiting momentum. Can Tennessee football capitalize on this in-state win to build a powerhouse 2027 class? Eric Cain breaks down Bowman’s journey from Brentwood Academy, his recruiting saga between Oregon, Vanderbilt and the Vols, and what makes him a future SEC star. Insights from Kelsey Pope and Brentwood Academy coach Paul Wade spotlight Bowman’s elite skills and potential impact in Knoxville. Meanwhile, Tennessee basketball’s season ends in heartbreak with a 95-62 Elite Eight defeat to Michigan...

Tennessee basketball’s season ends in the Elite Eight for the third straight season after falling hard to Michigan by a final score of 95-62. What went wrong for the Vols and was the 21-0 run by the Wolverines all it took Eric Cain recaps a tough ending to a fun basketball season on Locked on Vols.    Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee/cainer Subscribe to the Locked on Vols EveryDayer Club ▶️ https://lockedonvols.supercast.com/ Neyland Press Corps Substack ▶️ https://neylandpress.substack.com/ For your next...

For the third straight season, Tennessee basketball is off to the Elite Eight under head coach Rick Barnes. The Vols crushed Iowa State 76-62 with a dominant second half as Nate Ament and Ja’Kobi Gillespie continued to do their thing. How important was the front court play of Jaylen Carey, Felix Okpara and JP Estrella? How difficult will Michigan be in the Elite Eight?    Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee/cainer Subscribe to the Locked on Vols EveryDayer Club ▶️ https://lockedonvols.supercast.com/ Neyland Press Corps...

Game day is here for the Tennessee basketball team in the Sweet 16 against Iowa State. What’s it going to take for the Vols to pull off the upset? How many points must Nate Ament score and does Ja’Kobi Gillespie need to stay hot from three? Will Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson play? Will Tennessee advance to a third-straight Elite Eight?    Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee/cainer Subscribe to the Locked on Vols EveryDayer Club ▶️ https://lockedonvols.supercast.com/ Neyland Press Corps Substack ▶️ https://neylandpress...

Tennessee Volunteers kick off spring with quarterback battles and a surging new-look defense. Is Josh Heupel’s squad raising the floor for a run at SEC glory? Eric Cain unpacks key takeaways from Tennessee’s first spring football scrimmage, spotlighting George MacIntyre’s playmaking, Faizon Brandon’s development, and DeSean Bishop’s strategic absence. Defensive backs Edrees Farooq and Dejuan Lane impress with timely interceptions, signaling Jim Knowles’ revamped defensive scheme is already ahead of schedule.  On the recruiting trail, Tennessee lands versatile 2027 athlete Jaden Butler, bolstering secondary depth. Shifting gears to March Madness, Eric Cain previews...

SEC contenders face massive spring questions—will quarterback battles and revamped offenses reshape the conference race? From Alabama’s search for its next offensive leader under Kalen DeBoer to South Carolina’s focus on health and offensive line depth, key programs tackle depth chart uncertainty and new coaching dynamics. Texas A&M, Auburn, Florida, and Oklahoma debut new coordinators, while Georgia must reignite its pass rush to fuel another playoff run. Chris Gordy and the SEC Squad dig into the impact of rising stars like Keelan Russell at Alabama, Sam Leavitt at LSU, and the quarterback competition at Tennessee. Hot to...

Tennessee Volunteers kick off spring football with a high-stakes quarterback battle as George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon vie to command the offense. Eric Cain spotlights key storylines for the Vols’ first spring scrimmage, from quarterback communication and decision-making to the importance of minimizing penalties and establishing a dominant run game behind a veteran offensive line. Defensive priorities take center stage with a focus on tackling, limiting busts, and adjusting to Jim Knowles’ new scheme. March Madness heats up as Josh Ward joins to preview Tennessee basketball’s Sweet 16 clash with the Iowa State Cyclones. Will Nate Ament’s resili...

Tennessee Volunteers fans are shifting their focus from quarterback questions to potential vulnerabilities on the defensive line. With key contributors like Dominic Bailey and Joshua Josephs gone and concerns mounting over depth and unproven talent, Eric Cain discusses whether the Vols’ new transfers—Chaz Coleman, Jordan Norman and Xavier Gilliam—can step up under the pressure of SEC competition. Can Tennessee piece together a formidable defensive front, or is more roster turnover on the horizon? The turmoil doesn’t stop with football. Caleb Jarreau joins to break down the Lady Vols’ chaotic finish: an eight-game losing streak, a potentia...

Tennessee baseball needed a series win in the worst way over Missouri was able to rally behind elite pitching performances form Cam Appenzeller and Evan Blanco to do just that. Tennessee’s pitching is ALWAYS going to give the Vols a chance to win every game, but the offense is starting to come around with Stone Lawless and Levi Clark bringing some juice. What’s in story for Tennessee at Vanderbilt this weekend? And what’s the latest with South Carolina FIRING Paul Mainieri?    Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee/cainer</p...

Tennessee football has a good quarterback competition brewing in spring practice between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre. One will be named the starter at some point prior to Week 1 while the other will be a backup in 2026. Would the loser of this competition decide to transfer next offseason? How does Tennessee balance that in terms of naming the starter? What is the scout on Iowa state for Tennessee Basketball in the Sweet 16 this weekend? And how big was the series win over Missouri for Tennessee baseball?    Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https...

Tennessee football has completed week one of spring drills and offensive tackle David Sanders and tight end DaSaahn Brame have really showed out for the Vols. Who else has impressed through the first week? Josh Heupel’s 48th birthday was on Sunday. Is he the BEST head coach on Rocky Top for Tennessee Athletics?    Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee/cainer Subscribe to the Locked on Vols EveryDayer Club ▶️ https://lockedonvols.supercast.com/ Neyland Press Corps Substack ▶️ https://neylandpress.substack.com/ For your next listen, che...

Tennessee basketball is off to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth-straight year under Rick Barnes. Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Nate Ament and Bishop Boswell SHINE as Tennessee tops Virginia from Philadelphia. How did Tennessee get it done? What’s in store for a matchup with Iowa State in Chicago on Friday? Rick Barnes is the BEST Tennessee basketball coach in program history. Simple as that.    Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee/cainer Subscribe to the Locked on Vols EveryDayer Club ▶️ https://lockedonvols.supercast.com/ Neyland...

No Nate Ament production? No problem for Tennessee basketball on Friday over Miami (Ohio) in the NCAA Tournament as Ja’Kobi Gillespie dominated. The senior scored 29 points with nine assistants as the Vols CRUSHED America’s DARLING by 22 points in the Round of 64. Is Nate Ament hurt again? Who does Tennessee play on Sunday? What are the chances Rick Barnes and squad moves on to the second weekend? All this and more from Eric Cain as the Vols WIN BIG to open the NCAA Tournament.    Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee...