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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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Four-star offensive tackle Niko Kampas out of the NFL Academy in England has committed to Tennessee over Vanderbilt, Michigan and Auburn! Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan react to Kampas' decision on the latest GoVols247 Podcast.

On the latest GoVols247 Podcast, Ben McKee and Patrick Brown preview Josh Heupel's turn at SEC Media Days! Plus, exactly how hard is Tennessee's schedule going to be? Who will UT's most important players be? The pair also dive into Tennessee's updated roster, which included a position change, new jersey numbers and updated heights and weights.

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Vols pitcher Will Heflin discussed how the 2026 MLB Draft was a massive success for Tennessee on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast.