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

Locked On Podcast Network, Eric Cain

Locked On Vols podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Tennessee Volunteers. Hosted by Knoxville Radio Personality Eric Cain, the Locked On Vols podcast provides your daily Tennessee Volunteers fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Rocky Top. From the legendary gridiron battles at Neyland Stadium to the buzzer beaters at Thompson-Boling Arena, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Vols podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Volunteers locker room and the SEC. The Locked On Vols podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

  1. NEWCOMER: Faizon Brandon, Tristen Keys EXPECTED to be KEY Freshmen for Tennessee Football

    2D AGO

    NEWCOMER: Faizon Brandon, Tristen Keys EXPECTED to be KEY Freshmen for Tennessee Football

    Will any Tennessee freshmen be a key contributor for Tennessee football this season? Five-star incoming quarterback Faizon Brandon could be the starting quarterback and fellow five-star Tristen Keys could be a weapon at wide receiver. Who else is expected to help Tennessee as true freshmen next fall? What games are most important on the schedule for Josh Heupel and Tennessee football this season?    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, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron!  Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.    Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  2. TRANSFER WINS: Tennessee Football SPRING EVAL | Chaz Coleman, TJ Metcalf, Amare Campbell

    3D AGO

    TRANSFER WINS: Tennessee Football SPRING EVAL | Chaz Coleman, TJ Metcalf, Amare Campbell

    Tennessee Volunteers football’s transfer portal overhaul pays off—are Josh Heupel’s new additions enough to push the Vols to SEC contention? Eric Cain breaks down which newcomers are “above the line” and ready to make an impact, from standout defenders like Kayin Lee and Xavier Gilliam to key offensive pieces such as Ory Williams and Trent Thomas. The analysis spotlights depth, projected starters, and emerging competition at every position, with intriguing updates on Chaz Coleman’s uncertain status and the fierce battle in Tennessee’s quarterback room. The episode also explores the American Football Coaches Association’s bold proposal for a 24-team College Football Playoff, elimination of conference championship games, and major calendar shifts—could historic programs like Tennessee benefit? Plus, Tennessee basketball makes national headlines as one of the NCAA’s biggest spenders in the transfer portal, assembling a Final Four-caliber roster. Eric Cain wraps up with SEC baseball seeding projections and what the Vols must do to secure their postseason berth.   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, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron!  Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.    Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  3. NO-BRAINER: Juke Harris COMMITS to Tennessee Basketball—Can the Vols Rise to HIGH Expectations?

    4D AGO

    NO-BRAINER: Juke Harris COMMITS to Tennessee Basketball—Can the Vols Rise to HIGH Expectations?

    Tennessee Volunteers basketball surges into Final Four contention with the marquee addition of Juke Harris, the nation’s top-ranked transfer portal player. Can Rick Barnes’ star-studded, rebuilt roster live up to the mounting hype? Josh Ward and host Eric Cain break down how Harris’ arrival—coupled with fellow impact transfers like Terrence Hill Jr. and Jalen Harelson—transforms the Vols’ offensive potential and SEC outlook. The duo weighs preseason expectations, team chemistry concerns, and whether Barnes finally has the firepower to overcome past March frustrations. Meanwhile, Tennessee baseball’s postseason hopes hang in the balance after a frustrating series loss to Kentucky. The discussion covers Josh Elander club’s path to the NCAA Tournament, minimum SEC win thresholds, and bubble implications as the Vols prepare to host Texas. Plus, the episode tackles the upcoming implementation of the ABS challenge system at the SEC Tournament and breaks down Neyland Stadium’s newly unveiled 2026 game day designations.   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, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron!  Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.    Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    36 min
  4. BUBBLE WATCH: Tennessee Baseball has WORK TO DO to make NCAA Regional | ABS Challenge?

    5D AGO

    BUBBLE WATCH: Tennessee Baseball has WORK TO DO to make NCAA Regional | ABS Challenge?

    What needs to happen for Tennessee baseball to make an NCAA Regional with two weeks remaining in the regular season and the Vols at 11 SEC wins? Is 13 SEC wins good enough to get the Vols in the dance as an at-large or will 14 SEC wins in the regular season be needed? What is going wrong with the Vols and is Levi Clark one of the best sluggers in the league? What’s next for Josh Elander and is the ABC Challenge a good thing for the SEC Tournament? All that on this week’s SEC Baseball Squad.    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, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron!  Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.    Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    27 min
  5. INCREDIBLE: Tennessee Basketball Roster ELITE with Juke Harris, No. 1 Transfer Portal Commit

    5D AGO

    INCREDIBLE: Tennessee Basketball Roster ELITE with Juke Harris, No. 1 Transfer Portal Commit

    Rick Barnes did it. He reeled in the big fish of the transfer portal class with top-ranked Juke Harris now a part of the Tennessee Vols. What does Juke Harris bring to the Vols? Is this roster now a Final Four caliber team? Is the roster now complete and who else could be added? Is Tennessee’s identity now on offense with all these star portal additions? All this and more on the Mailbag 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 listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron!  Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.    Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min
  6. COMMIT: Tennessee Football LANDS Carter Jamison from ELITE High School Recruiting Program | SLEEPER for Vols

    6D AGO

    COMMIT: Tennessee Football LANDS Carter Jamison from ELITE High School Recruiting Program | SLEEPER for Vols

    Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel reeled in his seventh commit for the Class of 2027 recruiting group as Carter Jamison pledged to the Big Orange. What does Jamison bring to the table and why is this at a position of priority for new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles? Will this be the SLEEPER for the class for Tennessee and what is his quickest path to the field? What does the entire class look like now and where does it rank nationally and in the SEC? Who could be next? Will Tennessee football pull off David Gabriel Georges?    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, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron!  Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.    Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  7. RECRUITING: Tennessee Football PUSHES to LOCK IN ELITE David Gabriel Georges Over Ohio State, Georgia, Ole Miss

    MAY 1

    RECRUITING: Tennessee Football PUSHES to LOCK IN ELITE David Gabriel Georges Over Ohio State, Georgia, Ole Miss

    Tennessee Volunteers are in prime position to land elite running back David Gabriel Georges, setting the stage for a fierce recruiting battle with Ohio State, Georgia, and Ole Miss. Is DGG the game-changer that Tennessee’s backfield needs? Eric Cain breaks down Georges’ official visit schedule, recruiting ties at Baylor School, and what makes this prospect a must-get for Josh Heupel and running backs coach De’Rail Sims. Quarterback controversy heats up as George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon compete for the starting role. Eric Cain weighs the pros and cons of each contender, analyzing arm strength, athleticism, and potential long-term impact. Plus, which upcoming SEC matchups could become trap games for the Volunteers, and how critical are clashes against Arkansas and South Carolina? Get the latest insights and bold predictions for Tennessee football’s most pivotal off-season storylines.   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, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron!  Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.    Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
4.8
out of 5
796 Ratings

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Locked On Vols podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Tennessee Volunteers. Hosted by Knoxville Radio Personality Eric Cain, the Locked On Vols podcast provides your daily Tennessee Volunteers fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Rocky Top. From the legendary gridiron battles at Neyland Stadium to the buzzer beaters at Thompson-Boling Arena, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Vols podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Volunteers locker room and the SEC. The Locked On Vols podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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