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  GoVols247 Podcast: How will Tennessee adjust to Ethan Davis' season-ending injury? 15.09.2026 1t

  Tennessee will be without Ethan Davis for the rest of the season after the senior tight end tore his ACL at Georgia Tech over the weekend. Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee reacted to the news on the latest GoVols Podcast. They also shared their final thoughts on the Vols' win over the Yellow Jackets before beginning to look ahead to this week's game against Kennesaw State.00:00 -- Ethan Davis tears his ACL12:52 -- The Kennesaw State game will be important for UT's tight ends18:06 -- What will Ethan Davis' injury mean for UT's personnel decisions29:27 -- What did we learn about the Vols at Georgia Tech?40:05 -- Are penalties going to be an issue for the Vols once again?52:12 -- An early look at Kennesaw State
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  Postgame Reaction: GoVols247 discuss Tennessee's BIG win at Georgia Tech 13.09.2026 53min

  The GoVols247 crew reacted to Tennessee football's win at Georgia Tech on their live postgame reaction show. Here's what they discussed. (00:00) -- Tennessee beats Georgia Tech!(7:13) -- Faizon Brandon impresses in first career road start.(16:00) -- Has Radarious Jackson secured Tennessee's third starting receiver spot.(23:35) -- Our assessment of Tennessee's offensive line(33:52) -- Thoughts on how Tennessee's defense played(43:55) -- Tough night for UT's special teams (46:34) -- Vols battled through adversity
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  Tennessee-Georgia Tech preview: How will Faizon Brandon handle his first road game? 10.09.2026 59min

  No. 18 Tennessee travels to Georgia Tech this weekend for its road game of the season. It'll also be Faizon Brandon's first career start away from Neyland Stadium.GoVols247's Ben McKee and Patrick Brown previewed Saturday's matchup between the Volunteers (1-0) and Yellow Jackets (0-1) on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. Here's what all they discussed.(00:00) -- Week 2 is here!(7:27) -- About Sam Pendleton's absence...(12:45) -- Why Tennessee's o-line could take a step forward at Georgia Tech(19:35) -- What we expect from Faizon Brandon on Saturday(26:02) -- Which matchup gives us the most confidence in Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech(31:20) -- Preview of Tennessee's defense vs. Georgia Tech's offense(38:17) -- Special teams will be important(43:48) -- Tennessee has been really good against ACC teams the last couple seasons (46:00) -- A look around the SEC
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  How impressive was Faizon Brandon's debut? How concerning was the offensive line's slow start? 08.09.2026 1t 14min

  GoVols247's Patrick Brown and Ben McKee put a bow on Tennessee's season-opening win over Furman as it begins to turn the page to a very important trip to Georgia Tech.(4:24) -- How concerning was the offensive line's performance in the opener?(23:03) -- Reflecting on Faizon Brandon's first career game(34:55) -- Joakim Dodson suffers season-ending injury(41:39) -- We can't wait to watch Arion Carter play football(57:13) -- Early thoughts on Georgia Tech
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  Faizon Brandon impresses as Tennessee blasts Furman in season opener 06.09.2026 51min

  GoVols247's Patrick Brown and Ben McKee react to Faizon Brandon's impressive debut in Tennessee's season-opening win over Furman on the GoVols247 Postgame Podcast.(1:33) -- The Faizon Brandon Era has arrived(11:26) -- Tennessee's skill position players had a fairly strong game(16:31) -- Concerns about Tennessee's offensive line(24:54) -- Xavier Gilliam is the real deal(34:42) -- Whose stock is up after the opener?(43:39) -- Did Tennessee surprise us any in the opener?(49:42) -- If there was anything in the opener that changes our season prediction
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  What we want to see from Tennessee in its season opener against Furman 03.09.2026 1t 15min

  The GoVols247 crew dives into what they want to see from Tennessee in its season opener against Furman on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. (00:58) -- Football season is here(14:09) -- The thing we want to see most from Tennessee's offense against Furman(18:28) -- What we want to see from Tennessee's defense(25:50) -- Predicting Tennessee's starters on offense and defense(43:44) -- There are former Vols all over the place(48:38) -- What's new at Neyland Stadium(53:34) -- Tennessee football has a jersey patch (1:01:14) -- What this weekend looks like for Tennessee Athletics on the recruiting front
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  GoVols247's game-by-game predictions for Tennessee’s 2026 season explained 31.08.2026 1t 13min

  GoVols247 released their season predictions for Tennessee's 2026 season this past weekend ahead of the season opener. Ryan Callahan, Patrick Brown and Ben McKee explained their predictions for the Vols' upcoming campaign on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.(00:48) -- Lane Kiffin continues to be college football's villain(5:32) -- The GoVols247 crew explains their season prediction for the Vols(11:56) -- Is 2026 a bridge year for Tennessee?(35:02) -- Why Tennessee will beat Alabama in Neyland(41:24) -- Is Faizon Brandon capable of leading the Vols to the playoffs as a freshman?(52:40) -- Tennessee will honor Dolly Parton this season(57:46) -- The latest on injured Vols tight end Ethan Davis(59:58) -- How much will George MacIntyre play against Furman?
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  Answering Tennessee football fan questions nine days out from season opener 27.08.2026 58min

  GoVols247 moves you closer to the start of Tennessee's 2026 football season with a mailbag podcast answering subscriber questions about the Vols. Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan took questions from The CheckerBoard on the site covering a variety of topics, from expectations for the defense and how Tennessee could look on that side of the football under Jim Knowles to Faizon Brandon's running ability, "stock up" players and whether Braylon Staley or Mike Matthews will lead the Vols in receiving yards.They also discussed All-SEC linebacker Arion Carter having his NCAA suspension reduced to one game (meaning he'll be back against Georgia Tech) and the SEC taking a decisive stand against LSU's attempt to add players from NFL rosters.(3:12) -- Arion Carter NCAA suspension reduced(9:54) -- SEC bans NFL players returning to college(20:13) -- Jadon Perlotte's role this season(24:01) -- Jim Knowles exotic blitzes and 3-3-5 looks(28:06) -- Why the defense is ahead of young QBs(32:18) -- Pick a player who exceeds expectations(34:17) -- Will the Vols be solid on the O-line?(37:55) -- "Stock Up" players(42:10) -- Ethan Davis latest and Cole Harrison's outlook at TE(45:46) -- Will the Vols have a top-20 defense?(49:27) -- What is a "mock game week" anyway?(51:27) -- Football jersey patch discussion(53:50) -- Faizon Brandon as a runner(56:23) -- Will Mike Matthews or Braylon Staley lead Vols in receiving?
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  Faizon Brandon wins Tennessee's quarterback competition 25.08.2026 1t 6min

  The GoVols247 crew reacts to Faizon Brandon being named Tennessee's starting quarterback on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee discuss how Brandon won the job, why Heupel went ahead and pulled the trigger, fair expectations for Brandon as a freshman and much more.They also discussed the storylines from Tennessee's second and final preseason scrimmage that took place over the weekend.(2:15) -- Faizon Brandon is named Tennessee's starting QB(9:50) -- Why Brandon was named the starter(24:02) -- Why Josh Heupel went ahead and named Brandon the starter(34:15) -- What are reasonable expectations for Tennessee with Brandon leading the way(48:33) -- The fallout from Tennessee's final preseason scrimmage
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  What does Tennessee need to accomplish in its second preseason scrimmage? 20.08.2026 55min

  Tennessee will hold its second and final preseason scrimmage this weekend. GoVols247's Ben McKee, Ryan Callahan and Patrick Brown discussed what the Vols need to accomplish inside Neyland Stadium on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.It's also been a very busy week on the uniform front for the Vols. The GoVols247 crew shared their thoughts on Tennessee and Alabama agreeing to wear its home uniforms each of the next two seasons, as well as the latest Smokey Grey uniforms that UT unveiled on Thursday morning.(2:39) -- Tennessee and Alabama are both going to wear its home uniforms the next two seasons. (15:44) -- NEW Smokey Grey uniforms! (28:17) -- How soon will Josh Heupel name a starting QB?(38:30) -- What do we want to hear about Tennessee coming out of the second scrimmage?(46:15) -- Which Vols need to have a good scrimmage?
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  BREAKING: Four-star QB Kaden Craft commits to Tennessee 17.08.2026 25min

  GoVols247's Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee react to 2028 four-star quarterback Kaden Craft's decision to commit to Tennessee on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.(2:15) -- Why Craft was such a big commitment for the Vols(4:42) -- How Tennessee was able to land Craft(9:38) -- Tennessee's year-to-year plan at quarterback(13:03) -- Craft's connections in the 2028 class(16:53) -- What Tennessee fans need to know about the 2028 class(21:00) -- How firmly 2027 QB Derrick Baker is to Tennessee(24:14) -- 2027 storylines to follow as the high school season kicks off
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  Takeaways from Tennessee's first preseason scrimmage 17.08.2026 57min

  GoVols247's Ben McKee, Ryan Callahan and Patrick Brown share intel from Tennessee's first preseason scrimmage on the latest GoVols247 Podcast and react to what took place, including how Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre performed in the midst of their quarterback battle.(2:45) -- What Tennessee fans need to know about what took place in the Vols' first preseason scrimmage(5:26) -- Where the quarterback battle stands after the first scrimmage(16:05) -- Edrees Farooq suffered a season-ending injury(25:33) -- The latest on Tennessee's search for a third starting receiver(28:06) -- Tennessee's running backs had a strong scrimmage(30:41) -- UT's defensive line had a frustrating afternoon(38:58) -- Why GoVols247 feels great about the Vols(44:53) -- Why GoVols247 doesn't feel good about the Vols(49:47) -- Which Vols' stock is up? Whose is down?
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  The key storylines to Tennessee's critical first scrimmage of fall camp 13.08.2026 57min

  Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee preview Tennessee's critical first scrimmage of fall camp on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.(3:17) -- The importance of Saturday's scrimmage.(7:28) -- Setting the scene for Tennessee's QB battle ahead of the first scrimmage.(19:00) -- Would Travis Smith Jr. be the third starting receiver if Tennessee had a game today?(21:26) -- Could Carson Gentle carve out a roll along the defensive line?(25:25) -- Rodney Garner is frustrated with the defensive line's inconsistencies.(31:45) -- What's priority No. 1 for Tennessee's offense in the scrimmage?(37:37) -- The offensive players under the most pressure heading into the scrimmage(45:03) -- Priority No. 1 for Tennessee's defense in the scrimmage(51:55) -- The defensive players under the most pressure heading into the scrimmage
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  How much of a move has George MacIntyre made in Tennessee's quarterback competition? 11.08.2026 37min

  GoVols247's Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan discuss whether George MacIntyre has made a move in Tennessee's quarterback competition on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. They also discuss the health of the Vols, how deep Tennessee is at linebacker and offensive line, and the impending decision of 2028 quarterback recruit Kaden Craft.(7:00) -- George MacIntyre's strong start to preseason practice(19:12) -- Tennessee's health entering the second week of camp(23:08) -- William Inge weighs in on depth of linebacker room(26:18) -- Glen Elarbee seems to really like his offensive line(31:40) -- What is Tennessee's best combination along the o-line going into the first scrimmage?(35:45) -- Where Tennessee stands ahead of 2028 QB Kaden Craft's upcoming decision
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  GoVols247 Podcast: Takeaways from Tennessee's first few days of preseason camp 06.08.2026 56min

  GoVols247's Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee discuss their takeaways from Tennessee's first few days of preseason camp on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.(2:30) -- Josh Heupel calls out the NCAA's bull****(11:17) -- Jim Knowles said "we'll see" if Tennessee will generate a pass rush(20:45) -- George MacIntyre explains his mindset heading into the QB competition(25:10) -- Faizon Brandon is a cool customer(32:00) -- Our biggest takeaways from the first two days of practice(45:45) -- Which Vols we're buying stock in(51:05) -- Who could make a Ramel Keyton-type jump?
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  How much will Tennessee miss Arion Carter? Jayson Swain helps preview fall camp 04.08.2026 1t 19min

  GoVols247's Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee discuss several topics on the latest GoVols247 Podcast before former Tennessee receiver Jayson Swain joins to help preview fall camp, and discuss being named the Vol Network's new color analyst alongside Mike Keith.Here's the rundown.(4:50) -- Arion Carter suspended for two games. How much will the Vols miss him?(14:15) -- Vols were picked to finish eighth in the SEC(16:40) -- Four Vols earned Preseason All-SEC honors(25:37) -- How big of an impact will Derek Owings have in his first season at Tennessee?(40:26) -- What we’re most curious to learn the first week of fall camp(46:14) -- Is it Faizon Brandon's job to lose?(54:44) -- Jayson Swain joins to discuss being named the Vol Network's new color analyst(1:14:50) -- Why Derek Owings has Swain excited.(1:17:53) -- What Swain is paying attention to throughout the first week of camp.
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  Asa Barnes picks the Vols! Tennessee lands another in-state running back 29.07.2026 27min

  GoVols247’s Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee react to Tennessee football's latest win on the recruiting trail: in-state running back Asa Barnes, who committed to the Vols on Wednesday over Arkansas and others.
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  Jake McCoy turned down the Toronto Blue Jays. What does it mean for Tennessee baseball? | Diamond Vols Podcast 23.07.2026 59min

  GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Vols pitcher Will Heflin react to South Carolina transfer LHP Jake McCoy turning down the Toronto Blue Jays on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast. They discuss what it means for Tennessee baseball before diving into some of the rule changes that are potentially coming to college baseball.
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  Five-star RB David Gabriel Georges commits to Tennessee over Ohio State! 22.07.2026 34min

  David Gabriel Georges announced his commitment to Tennessee over Ohio State on Wednesday!GoVols247's Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan reacted to the five-star running back's decision and what it means for the Vols on a BREAKING NEWS edition of the GoVols247 Podcast!
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  Biggest takeaway from SEC Media Day? Josh Heupel is confident about his team. 21.07.2026 45min

  GoVols247's Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee react to Tennessee's turn at SEC Media Days, and preview five-star running back David Gabriel Georges' announcement on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.(3:44) -- Main takeaways from Tennessee's trip to SEC Media Days(10:48) -- Josh Heupel's noticeable confidence(17:27) -- Tennessee's football team as a whole is hungry.(24:00) -- Where is Tennessee going to be projected to finish in the SEC?(28:00) -- Which Vols will be on the Preseason All-SEC Team?(35:00) -- Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges seems to be trending towards Tennessee.(38:40) -- What would DGG's commitment mean for the Vols?Join HERE! 50% Off Annual VIP Membership to GoVols247