PERSPECTIVE: Tennessee Football REVIEW | GOOD, BAD & UGLY for Josh Heupel, Tim Banks & Joey Aguilar

Tennessee Volunteers close the season with disappointment but eyeing opportunities for growth. After suffering a blowout loss to Vanderbilt, questions swirl around defensive struggles, coordinator futures, and the trajectory under Josh Heupel’s leadership. Should the Vols shake up their coaching staff or overhaul defensive personnel, and is Heupel ready for a CEO-style role seen in other elite programs?Eric Cain and Caleb Jarreau break down Tennessee’s 8-4 finish, spotlighting Joey Aguilar’s impact at quarterback, missed chances against Georgia and Oklahoma, and the program’s offensive evolution. Mailbag questions tackle the lack of signature wins, home-field setbacks, transfer portal needs, and strategic moves required for a step forward. With National Signing Day looming, this episode challenges fans to rethink expectations and consider what’s needed for the Vols to return to SEC prominence. Neyland Press Corps Substack: https://neylandpress.substack.com/Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee/cainerSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoSee why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.MazdaIt’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle. Mazda. Move and Be Moved. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at https://www.monarch.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.