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

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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.

  1. 3h ago

    SEC SQUAD - NCAA has CHANGED its Eligibility Rules | How they affect Tennessee

    NCAA shakes up college football with sweeping eligibility changes and new scheduling proposals—could this signal the end of the wild “super senior” era? Lawsuits erupt as players like Missouri’s Sean Phillips Jr. challenge the five-for-five age-based eligibility model, while SEC insiders argue the need for simpler, ironclad rules. The SEC Squad breaks down how revised practice calendars, possible spring joint practices, and the death of traditional “redshirt” years might reshape the upcoming seasons. Heated debates cover the fate of bowl games, changes to the transfer portal window, and whether dominant teams like the Oklahoma Sooners can keep the SEC’s national championship streak alive. Can Arkansas finally break their title drought, or will an underdog pull off another improbable run? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min
  2. REACTION: Nate Ament makes HISTORY with No. 13 Overall NBA Draft Pick

    20h ago

    REACTION: Nate Ament makes HISTORY with No. 13 Overall NBA Draft Pick

    Milwaukee Bucks land Tennessee’s Nate Ament with the No. 13 NBA Draft pick, making him the highest Tennessee draft selection since 2002. How will Ament’s arrival—forever linked to the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade—reshape the Bucks’ future, and what does this milestone mean for Rick Barnes’ program and its reputation for developing NBA talent? Eric Cain also takes a hard look at EA Sports College Football 27’s toughest stadiums rankings, arguing Neyland Stadium’s No. 8 spot is criminally low. Topics include upcoming Tennessee baseball transfer portal additions, where Tennessee’s offense, defense, and roster rank in the latest EA Sports game, and which Vols stand out in national position rankings. Listeners get insights on Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre, and Braylon Staley, as well as debate whether Tennessee football’s latest ratings fairly reflect their potential heading into the 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.

    32 min
  3. WEIRD: National CFB Personality Disrespects Josh Heupel

    1d ago

    WEIRD: National CFB Personality Disrespects Josh Heupel

    Josh Heupel’s ranking controversy sends ripples through Tennessee Volunteers football. Can Vols fans accept Josh Pate’s assessment, or is Heupel being underestimated despite never having a losing season and a New Year’s Six Bowl win AND Playoff appearance? Eric Cain spotlights Heupel’s rapid program turnaround, the challenges of recruiting against SEC powerhouse programs, and the shifting expectations for Tennessee following years of instability. Ward Wednesday brings Josh Ward’s take on the SEC head coach hierarchy, with fiery debate over Eli Drinkwitz, Clark Lea, and Brent Venables’ positions relative to Heupel. Positional power rankings dominate the conversation: will wide receiver or offensive line be Tennessee’s strongest unit? George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon, and other key names fuel a spirited analysis of the Vols’ offensive and defensive strengths, emerging stars, and question marks heading into the season. Plus, the baseball team faces injury risks and MLB Draft uncertainties with Jake McCoy and Ricky Ojeda from the transfer portal. Don’t miss this all-access breakdown of Tennessee’s pivotal offseason decisions.   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.

    33 min
  4. POWER RANKINGS: Braylon Staley, Mike Matthews best Position DUO for Tennessee Football

    2d ago

    POWER RANKINGS: Braylon Staley, Mike Matthews best Position DUO for Tennessee Football

    Tennessee Volunteers’ wide receiver duo Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews headline the most dynamic position group heading into the 2026 season. With over 1,600 yards and 10 touchdowns combined last year, can their chemistry spark a high-powered SEC offense once again under coach Josh Heupel? Eric Cain power ranks every position, spotlighting the loaded offensive line and key questions at quarterback between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre. On defense, a stacked linebacker corps leads the way, while inexperienced defensive ends present uncertainty. Insightful discussion covers Vols’ running back depth, rising talents in the secondary, and crucial improvements needed in tackling and run-game consistency.  Listener mailbag tackles Tennessee’s must-win games and the ripple effects of Dusty May’s NBA move on the basketball program. Are the Vols poised for another breakthrough, or will questions at quarterback and edge rusher hold them back?   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
  5. Tennessee Football vs. Georgia Tech is MUST WIN for the Vols

    3d ago

    Tennessee Football vs. Georgia Tech is MUST WIN for the Vols

    Tennessee Volunteers face a pivotal early test as Eric Cain argues Georgia Tech is a must-win game for Josh Heupel’s squad. With quarterback uncertainty between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre, the Volunteers prepare to navigate their first true road challenge before a high-stakes SEC opener against Texas. Is Tennessee’s roster strength enough to overcome Georgia Tech’s major offseason transitions and set the tone for their conference schedule? Recruiting takes center stage with insights into Asa Barnes’ official visit and the battle for David Gabriel Georges, as Eric Cain spotlights key targets and Tennessee’s 2027 class. The episode wraps with a breakdown of Tennessee baseball’s draft risks, MLB prospects, and signees to watch, raising questions about roster stability for Josh Elander’s program as the MLB Draft approaches. Don’t miss this comprehensive look at the Volunteers’ football and baseball landscape.   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.

    35 min
  6. RECRUITING: Tennessee Football Hosts Rising Star Niko Kampas

    6d ago

    RECRUITING: Tennessee Football Hosts Rising Star Niko Kampas

    Tennessee Volunteers target a top international offensive tackle as recruiting pivots, with Niko Kampas from the NFL Academy in London headlining a crucial, if small, official visit weekend. Eric Cain breaks down how shifting recruiting calendars have impacted official visit strategies and highlights the recent flipping of linebacker Kenneth Simon from Alabama. Can Tennessee’s international connections and legacy commitments propel the 2027 class up the national rankings? ESPN’s future college football power rankings drop Tennessee nine spots, sparking debate about the program’s quarterback depth behind George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon. Eric Cain also unpacks a proposed MLB draft overhaul that could transform college baseball, promising a surge in elite talent for Josh Elander’s Volunteers. What do these proposed changes mean for Tennessee’s competitive edge on the gridiron and the diamond?   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.

    33 min

  7. Jun 18

    SEC SQUAD - College Football is SAVED | How the Brendan Sorsby situation affects Tennessee

    Did the Big 12 save college football from a gambling scandal? The SEC Squad tackles the fallout from Brendan Sorsby's betting violations at Texas Tech, examining the Big 12's stance, the NCAA's role, and why conference power could shape the future of the sport. Heated opinions fly about the need for a hard reset, NIL influence, and whether legal threats are now driving college football's biggest decisions. Quarterback battles take center stage as Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and Arkansas search for their next leaders. Hosts debate which high-profile QB competition will define the SEC season, spotlighting names like Keelon Russell, George MacIntyre, and Jared Curtis. Recruiting strategies, the impact of the transfer portal, and evolving NIL dynamics round out a fast-paced, unfiltered discussion packed with insider insights, sharp analysis, and big questions about the direction of college athletics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    40 min
  8. Five Forgotten Tennessee Vols Who Could Define The Team’s 2026 Success

    Jun 18

    Five Forgotten Tennessee Vols Who Could Define The Team’s 2026 Success

    Tennessee Volunteers' overlooked talent could be their secret weapon this fall. Which forgotten names are poised for breakout seasons and can the Vols pull off an early upset against Texas in a high-stakes SEC opener? Eric Cain spotlights five under-the-radar Vols—Wendell Moe, Jadon Perlotte, Travis Smith, Nathan Robinson and Nic Moore—who could make major impacts for Josh Heupel’s squad in 2026. The show examines quarterback battles between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon, the revamped defense under Jim Knowles, and questions whether Tennessee’s home-field advantage is enough to topple the Longhorns. Plus, get the scoop on Tennessee baseball's recruiting wins, including the addition of standout transfer Wyatt Hanoian. Is a surprise star about to emerge in Knoxville? Don’t miss this insider look at Tennessee’s path to SEC contention.   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.

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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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