Straight Up TENNESSEE

Straight Up TENNESSEE
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A show for all things TENNESSEE baby! From the Vols in Knoxville, to the Memphis Grizz, we love our state. Join the fellas and special guest throughout your week!

  1. 18h ago

    Tennessee Football SCRIMMAGE #1: QB Battle HEATS UP + Biggest Fall Camp Takeaways

    TENNESSEE FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE #1 IS IN THE BOOKS — AND THE QB BATTLE IS HEATING UP! The Tennessee Vols held their first major fall camp scrimmage at Neyland Stadium, and there is A LOT to talk about. On this episode of Straight Up TENNESSEE, we're breaking down everything you need to know from Scrimmage #1 — including the latest on the Faizon Brandon vs. George MacIntyre quarterback battle, Tennessee's young running backs, concerns in the wide receiver room, defensive tackling, and the latest injury news surrounding the Vols. We'll break down: 🏈 THE QB BATTLE: Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre split reps with the 1s and 2s. Who did enough to separate themselves? What did Josh Heupel say about the competition? And could Scrimmage #2 be the turning point? 🚨 BREAKING SAFETY NEWS: Tennessee loses starting safety Edrees Farooq for the 2026 season. What does his injury mean for the Vols' secondary, and does TJ Metcalf now become the anchor of the safety room? 💥 YOUNG RB ROOM: DeSean Bishop remains RB1, but Josh Heupel continues to praise the young backs behind him. We discuss Javin Gordon, Daune Morris and Justin Baker — and who could emerge as RB2. 👀 WR ROOM CONCERNS: Heupel was blunt about the wide receiver room needing to improve. We break down what Tennessee needs to clean up before the season. 🛡️ DEFENSIVE TAKEAWAYS: More than half of the scrimmage featured live tackling as Tennessee works to fix some of the tackling issues that hurt the defense last season. ⏱️ SITUATIONAL FOOTBALL: The offense showed some impressive execution in four-minute situations and end-of-half scenarios. Is that a sign of growth heading into the season? 🔥 SCRIMMAGE #2: What are we watching for next — and what does Tennessee need to see on film before making a decision at quarterback? Plus, we'll hit the biggest winners, biggest concerns, and answer YOUR questions from the Tennessee football fanbase. 👇 DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS: Who should be Tennessee's QB1 — Faizon Brandon or George MacIntyre? Who is your RB2 behind DeSean Bishop? And who steps up at safety alongside TJ Metcalf? 📺 Straight Up TENNESSEE — your home for Tennessee Vols football news, analysis, recruiting, fall camp coverage and everything happening around Josh Heupel's program. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss our Tennessee Football coverage all season long!

  2. 5d ago

    Tennessee Football Fall Camp Practice 5: Key Takeaways & Player Standouts

    Welcome back to Straight Up Tennessee! In today's episode, we break down all the major news, notes, and player updates coming out of Tennessee Football’s Fall Camp Practice #5! 🍊🏈 We dive deep into the key takeaways from practice, including performance highlights, positional battles, and who is stepping up early in camp as the Vols prepare for kickoff in Neyland Stadium! In this video, we cover: • Top takeaways and observations from Practice #5 • Standout performers on both sides of the ball • Key position battles and depth chart updates • What Josh Heupel and the coaching staff are looking for moving forward If you enjoyed the video, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT your thoughts on camp so far, and SUBSCRIBE for daily Tennessee football coverage!

  3. Aug 7

    Tennessee Fall Camp Day 2: QB Battle HEATS UP + Biggest Standouts from Practice

    🚨 Tennessee Football Fall Camp is officially underway! The Vols are back on the practice field for Day 2 of fall camp, and the competition is already heating up in Knoxville. In today's practice recap, we break down the biggest storylines from Tennessee's second fall camp practice, including the latest on the quarterback battle, who is separating themselves early, and which players are making a statement before the season opener. 🏈 Today's topics: Who stood out during Tennessee Fall Camp Day 2? Is the QB competition starting to take shape? Which offensive players are making early noise? Defensive standouts and young Vols making an impact Biggest takeaways from Josh Heupel's program as the Vols prepare for 2026 With the season getting closer, every rep matters. The battle for starting jobs is underway, and Tennessee fans are getting their first look at what this roster can become. 🔥 Subscribe to Straight Up TENNESSEE for daily Tennessee Volunteers football coverage, fall camp updates, recruiting news, transfer portal updates, and everything happening inside the Vols program! 🍊 Go Vols!

  4. Aug 4

    Tennessee Fall Camp Preview: QB Battle, WR3 Race & Biggest Position Battles to Watch

    Fall camp is officially here, and the road to kickoff begins now! 🔥 On this episode of Straight Up Tennessee, we're breaking down every major storyline that could define the Vols' 2026 season. From the quarterback competition to key position battles on both sides of the ball, we'll tell you what we're watching as Tennessee hits the practice field. Tonight's topics include: 🏈 The latest in Tennessee's QB battle 🔥 Who wins the race for WR3? 💪 The battle for RB2 behind Tennessee's starter 🧱 Who steps up on the interior defensive line? 🚨 With Arion Carter suspended, who takes advantage of the opportunity at linebacker? 🛡️ The competition for CB3 and who provides much-needed depth at safety ⭐ Our biggest fall camp sleepers and players to watch Who do YOU think wins the biggest position battles? Let us know your predictions in the comments! 👍 Like the video if you're ready for Tennessee football. 🔔 Subscribe to Straight Up Tennessee for year-round Vols coverage, recruiting updates, game analysis, and live shows.

  5. Jul 28

    🚨 Tennessee Football’s BIGGEST Sleepers for 2026 | These Vols Could Break Out

    Who are the most underrated players on Tennessee’s 2026 football team? 🤔 Everyone knows the stars, but championships are often won because of the players nobody is talking about. In this episode of Straight Up Tennessee, we’re breaking down the Vols we believe are flying under the radar and could become major contributors this season. 🏈 In this episode: * Tennessee’s biggest sleepers entering 2026 * Which players are primed for a breakout season * Why these Vols could become key pieces for Josh Heupel * Our bold predictions for Tennessee’s roster * How these players could impact the SEC race and College Football Playoff hopes Do you agree with our picks? Who’s YOUR biggest sleeper on Tennessee’s roster? Let us know in the comments! 👍 If you enjoyed the video, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss any Tennessee football coverage. 🍊 Go Vols!

  6. Jul 21

    Josh Heupel SPEAKS at SEC Media Days! Biggest Tennessee Vols Takeaways

    Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers took center stage at SEC Media Days, and we're breaking down everything that was said! Tonight on Straight Up TENNESSEE, we react to Josh Heupel's comments, discuss the biggest takeaways from Jeremiah Telander, Arion Carter, and DeSean Bishop, and explain what today's media session tells us about the direction of the Vols heading into the 2026 season. We'll cover: 🏈 Josh Heupel's biggest quotes and what they really mean 🟧 Jeremiah Telander's leadership entering 2026 🟧 Arion Carter's expectations for Tennessee's defense 🟧 DeSean Bishop's outlook for the running back room 🟧 The biggest storylines coming out of SEC Media Days 🟧 What today's interviews reveal about Tennessee's chances in the SEC this season Join us LIVE, share your thoughts in the chat, and let us know your biggest takeaway from Tennessee's day at SEC Media Days! 🔶 Subscribe for year-round Tennessee Volunteers football coverage, recruiting updates, transfer portal news, game analysis, and live discussions.

  7. Jul 16

    Can Tennessee’s Defense Be ELITE? Who are The Most Important Defensive Players in 2026

    Who will define Tennessee’s defense in 2026? Tonight on Straight Up Tennessee, we’re building the ultimate list of the most impactful defenders heading into the season. Each host is bringing one defensive lineman, one linebacker, and one defensive back they believe will have the biggest impact on the Vols’ success. We’ll break down: 🏈 Which defensive linemen could dominate the SEC 💥 The linebackers who must lead the defense 🔒 The defensive backs who can change games 📈 Which players are primed for breakout seasons 🍊 Why these nine Vols could determine Tennessee’s ceiling in 2026 Will Tennessee have one of the SEC’s best defenses? Which player is the biggest X-factor? We’re debating it all LIVE, and we want to hear from you! 👇 Join the conversation in the chat: Who is YOUR most important defensive player for Tennessee this season? Who did we leave off the list? 👍 Like the stream if you’re excited for Tennessee football. 🔔 Subscribe to Straight Up Tennessee for live shows, recruiting news, transfer portal updates, game previews, film breakdowns, and year-round Vols coverage.

  8. Jul 9

    Tennessee's NEW Adidas Uniforms Are HERE! + Why the RB Room Could Carry the Vols

    Tennessee has officially unveiled the new orange-and-white Adidas uniforms, and we're breaking down what this means for the future of the program. Is the Adidas partnership just a jersey change, or could it have a real impact on recruiting, branding, NIL opportunities, and Tennessee's national profile? In this episode, we also take a deep dive into the Vols' running back room and discuss why it may be the strength of the offense in 2026. Can Tennessee lean on its RBs while the quarterback situation develops? Which backs are poised for breakout seasons, and how important will the ground game be in the SEC race? Topics Covered: Tennessee's new Adidas orange-and-white uniforms Recruiting and branding impact of the Adidas deal How Adidas could help Tennessee nationally Vols running back room breakdown Why the RBs could carry the offense in 2026 SEC outlook and expectations for Tennessee Subscribe to Straight Up TENNESSEE for Tennessee football news, recruiting, game analysis, and weekly Vols discussions. Go Vols!

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A show for all things TENNESSEE baby! From the Vols in Knoxville, to the Memphis Grizz, we love our state. Join the fellas and special guest throughout your week!

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    Straight Up TENNESSEE
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
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