Big Orange Sunday 8-16-26

In this episode of Big Orange Sunday on 104.5 The Zone, host and former Tennessee defensive coordinator Doug Mathews recaps the Volunteers' first fall camp scrimmage, breaking down the ongoing quarterback battle between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon, the depth across the offensive line and run game, and personnel questions at the edge rusher position. Mathews also discusses key season-ending defensive injuries, the strategic nuances of modern kickoff and punt return units, and the pressures facing inexperienced passers against aggressive SEC and non-conference defenses. In the second half, Mathews is joined by Vol Network gameday producer and broadcast veteran Larry Stone to reflect on Tennessee football traditions, General Robert Neyland's enduring legacy on the 100th anniversary of his arrival, and the evolving role of media in modern college athletics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.