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The Volunteer State

The Volunteer State

By: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
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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.

2026 USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
Episodes
  • Taking temperature of Kim Caldwell, Josh Elander, Josh Heupel

    Taking temperature of Kim Caldwell, Josh Elander, Josh Heupel
    Mar 31 2026

    Is the seat hot or comfortably cold for Tennessee coaches? From Kim Caldwell to Rick Barnes and more, it’s a wide range. Adam Sparks and John Adams break down their situations in an offseason vibe check.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Resetting Tennessee QB battle with spring impressions

    Resetting Tennessee QB battle with spring impressions
    Mar 18 2026

    We made our picks for Tennessee’s starting quarterback. Now it’s time to amend them with new information from spring practice. Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss QB developments, plus how many games the Vols will win.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Who do we think will be Tennessee’s QB1 in 2026?

    Who do we think will be Tennessee’s QB1 in 2026?
    Feb 24 2026

    Joey Aguilar will move on, and so will the Vols. Will George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon or Ryan Staub be Tennessee’s starting quarterback? Adam Sparks and John Adams make their early picks of the QB depth chart.
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    55 mins
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