Tennessee Football: 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Vols, Josh Heupel & Nico Iamaleava

Can the Tennessee Volunteers football team reclaim their explosive offense in 2025? As the Volunteers gear up for the new calendar year, host Eric Cain and guest analyst Josh Ward (Ward Wednesday) explore five pivotal New Year’s resolutions that could redefine Tennessee's game. From reigniting offensive explosiveness to nurturing young talent like former five-star Mike Matthews in 2024, the discussion covers essential strategies for improvement. The episode also highlights the need to reduce penalties, increase sacks, and enhance road game performance against rivals like Georgia, Florida and Alabama. With insights into the transfer portal and potential recruits, this conversation is a must-listen for fans eager to see the Volunteers rise. Tune in for an in-depth analysis and discover how these changes could shape Tennessee's path to success.0:00 Intro6:08 Return of the Explosives12:13 Limit Penalties17:19 Fix Road Woes21:54 Transfer Portal Impact28:27 Wide Receiver Recruitment32:16 Tight End Position Update Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee/cainerSubscribe to the Josh & Swain Newsletter ▶️ https://joshandswain.beehiiv.com/Tennessee scoring plays courtesy of Learfield/Vol Radio Network. Photos courtesy of UT Athletics and USA Today Network.For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. 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