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The Volunteer State is a sports podcast hosted by USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee. It has 100 episodes, with the latest published March 2026.

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.

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Taking temperature of Kim Caldwell, Josh Elander, Josh Heupel

2

Resetting Tennessee QB battle with spring impressions

3

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

4

Why would Tennessee fans not want Joey Aguilar back?

5

What is Tennessee’s new quarterback plan? Plus portal breakdown

6

Reacting to Tim Banks firing, signing class and Music City Bowl

7

Boo Carter’s exit and Tennessee anxiety over Florida game

8

Should Tennessee focus on finishing strong or future at quarterback?

9

Josh Heupel says Tennessee defense is fixable. Do we believe him?

10

Do Tennessee fans really want to fire coaches? Let’s discuss

11

Tennessee vibe check for Alabama game, from Josh Heupel to defense

12

Tennessee’s future SEC schedule, Vols QB in 2026?

13

Resetting Tennessee’s playoff odds after loss to Georgia

14

Can Tennessee finally beat Georgia like it did Florida, Alabama?

15

Why Tennessee, Joey Aguilar impressed us so much to start 2025

16

It’s Joey Aguilar time in Tennessee, officially

17

Boo Carter, QB competition, WR problem for Vols?

18

Why Tennessee fans pick a favorite QB before competition begins

19

Is Tennessee depth chart better or worse than 2024?

20

Can Joey Aguilar thrive as Tennessee QB? Plus, Vols’ portal strategy

21

The fallout from Nico Iamaleava’s exit, and where Tennessee turns now

22

What Josh Heupel should change in Tennessee’s new offensive scheme

23

Which Tennessee football position worries you the most? Let’s rank them

24

Which new College Football Playoff format is best for Tennessee?

25

Josh Heupel moves on from Jeremy Pruitt recruits. Still relevant or let it go?

26

Is Tennessee reloading or rebuilding its 2025 football roster?

27

How many Tennessee fans will be at Ohio State for CFP game?

28

Mulling Tennessee playoff game while waiting on David Sanders to sign

29

These teams could help Tennessee get into College Football Playoff

30

Is Tennessee headed for Georgia ambush with Nico Iamaleava injury or big win?

31

CFP selection committee likes Tennessee football. Will it last?

32

Here’s who Tennessee fans should root against in College Football Playoff race

33

These five SEC teams could threaten Tennessee football’s playoff bid

34

Is Tennessee football facing playoff elimination game against Alabama?

35

Here’s what is wrong with Tennessee offense and why it matters vs Florida

36

How Tim Banks turned Tennessee football fans from critics to staunch supporters

37

Why we're taking Tennessee football seriously as a national championship contender

38

Why Tennessee vs. Oklahoma is bigger for Brent Venables than Josh Heupel

39

Can't get no respect: Why Tennessee football still gets snubbed in rankings

40

We're talking Vols' Nico Iamaleava as 'Heismanaleava,' but are we overreacting?

41

Why it's College Football Playoff or bust for Tennessee Vols. And 9-3 won't cut it

42

Three burning questions as Tennessee football winds down preseason practice

43

What Tennessee football's branding deal with Pilot Corporation means for Neyland Stadium

44

What Josh Heupel's recruiting hot streak means for Tennessee football

45

A most unusual trip to cover Todd Helton's Hall of Fame induction via plane, train, automobile

46

Why Paul Finebaum is all in on Tennessee football – but we aren't quite there

47

Greg McElroy hypes Nico Iamaleava’s Heisman Trophy campaign. Is Tennessee quarterback deserving?

48

Why Tennessee football should brace for disrespect at SEC media days

49

Which Tennessee team will be next to win national title? Why Vols basketball is best bet

50

Tennessee baseball remains College World Series favorite, but which teams are top threats?

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