The Volunteer State

USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee

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.

  1. 4 FEB

    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 discuss the impact of Aguilar potentially returning, including the future of George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon.

    50 min

  2. 21 ENE

    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 portal. Adam Sparks and John Adams assess the Vols’ new QB plan and their portal pickups.

    48 min

  3. 09/12/2025

    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 be played. Adam Sparks and John Adams break down a busy December for the Vols.

    43 min

  4. 18/11/2025

    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 John Adams react to Carter’s exit and tell UT fans whether they should be worried about the Florida game.

    41 min

  5. 11/11/2025

    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 potential of staff changes, as well as the bowl outlook.

    51 min

  6. 29/10/2025

    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 break down the Oklahoma game.

    48 min

  7. 22/10/2025

    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 and John Adams discuss “fire everybody” reactions. Plus, a Kentucky preview and playoff odds.

    50 min

  8. 15/10/2025

    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 too conservative? Are the refs out to get the Vols? What’s up with UT’s defense? Plus, midseason predictions.

    1 h y 1 min
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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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    USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
  • Años de actividad
    2017 - 2026
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