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Welcome to Tennessee Football "State of the Program" 2026 episode! Daniel and Zack deep dive into Tennessee Football's program and take a local and national look at where Tennessee Football is under Josh Heupel, going into year 6 under the Heupel regime. Power-T Talk talk starts with some unfortunate injury news and a little AP Top 25 talk before deep diving into the Tennessee Football program.
0:00- Introduction3:58- Edrees Farooq season-ending injury7:58- AP Top 25 thoughts16:32- State of the Program...Heupel's bread and butter31:47- Transfer Portal...woes?38:02- Hope for defensive improvement40:58- What is Tennessee's ceiling under Heupel?59:34- Where is the program currently at nationally?
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Hello everyone and welcome to Power-T Talk! On this episode, Daniel and Zack get into the NCAA's terrible suspension of Arion Carter. Why does the NCAA do this? Then, Daniel gives some thoughts on Zack's "Perfect College World". For the main course of the podcast, we delve into a massive deep dive into Jim Knowles' defense. What are the main changes we can expect in 2026? And what do Jim Knowles' defense look to accomplish? Finally, Daniel gives some thoughts on EA Sports' new NCAA game. 
 
0:00- Introduction/Arion Carter suspension12:47- Reviewing Zack's "Perfect College Football World"24:33- How would Z's conferences separate the "haves and have-nots"29:15- Deep Dive into Jim Knowles' Defense57:21- EA Sports College Football 2027 Thoughts
 
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Hello everyone and welcome to Power-T Talk. With Daniel not being available, Zack decided to tackle the podcast solo with one main theme...fixing college football. Walk with him and his world building as he addresses the fixes for the NIL/transfer portal, the playoff and how he would realign the conferences. 
0:00- Introduction2:12- The Idea...rebuilding College Football6:12- NIL/Transfer Portal12:50- Redoing the college football schedule18:20- The playoff & bowl games24:41- Restructuring conferences in college football44:31- Outro
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Power-T Talk is back! After a three month hiatus, Daniel and Zack grab their microphones and go around campus to give us an update on each of the main three sports over the last three months. After some life updates and overall buzz about the offseason with college football, the discussion moves to the Vols Football team with Chaz Coleman's departure and what to expect from Jim Knowles' defense in year one (along with tidy QB talk). Then, the impact the transfers will have in Rick Barnes' pursuit of his first national title (and some Vols NBA talk). Then, Daniel gives us his grade on Josh Elander's first year as baseball coach. To finish it up, we go Around The NCAA and the impact of the Brandon Sorsby saga will have long-term. 
0:00- Intro Music0:35- The lull of college football offseason (and life updates!)14:37- Chaz Coleman's departure21:49- Jim Knowles' defense in year one32:04- Quarterback watch 202641:24- Rick Barnes' personnel switch in the portal47:50- Nate Ament's fit in Milwaukee51:42- Baseball Report Card1:06:56- Adidas switch...did we care?1:10:22- Around The NCAA
 
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Power-T Talk is dropping a special episode, right after Tennessee's fantastic victory against Iowa State as they march to a historic third straight Elite Eight! Come join us in victory as the Tennessee Volunteers handle Iowa State and we celebrate a great accomplishment for the basketball program. Also, we do a breakdown of Michigan and give hints as to where Tennessee can take advantage to make the first Final Four in school history. 

Power-T Talk is back with a surprising but satisfying NCAA Tournament weekend! The boys break down the Vols victories over Miami of Ohio & Virginia, with kudos to Rick Barnes, Ja'Kobe Gillespie and the role players for stepping up. Then a tough matchup against Iowa State looms, with an intimidating defense. How can Tennessee break through and score enough for a third straight trip to the Elite Eight? Plus, other NCAA Tournament thought that March Madness brings.
0:00- Introduction0:54- A suprising but wonderful weekend!6:28- Vol role players stepped up17:54-Rick Barnes & March (plus in-game adjustments against Virginia)26:44- Why the Iowa State Cyclones defense reminds Zack of a Super Bowl team36:52- The impact of Joshua Jefferson's injury on the Cyclone offense43:31- Where does Tennessee pull of the upset?49:46- Other NCAA Tournament thoughts
 

Zack is hosting a solo episode today, doing a quick review of the 1st round victory for the Vols basketball team. Then a preview of Sunday's matchup against the Virginia Cavaliers
 
0:00- Introduction
0:52- 1st Round Victory
18:00- Previewing the Virginia Cavaliers

It's time for the Big Dance. We discuss Tennessee's 8th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, previewing their side of the bracket. We also look at the roster construction of the basketball program and what we want to see in the offseason.
0:00- Introduction0:49- Reflections on the SEC Tournament13:23- The porous roster construction of this year's team22:31- Defining a "down" year26:39- Previewing Tennessee' side of the bracket42:20- Other NCAA Tournament thoughts
 

Hello Power-T Talk followers! After a week off, Power-T Talk is back and discussing a struggling couple weeks for the Volunteers athletics program. We do basketball & baseball check-ins. Plus, Spring Camp is two weeks away!
0:00- Introduction0:48- Quick Tennessee recap: Not great, Bob!4:54- Vols basketball check-in, blessings for Ament17:56- Baseball check-in, not great, not terrible28:09- Football check-in, less than two weeks away from Spring Camp!52:09- The NCAA Tournament bubble talk has become unbearable1:04:38- Hockey check-in...wait a hockey check-in!?!?!
 

There is nothing better than hearing the sounds of baseball knowing Spring is right around the corner. The BaseVols are back and after a fast start to the season, Power-T Talk breaks down the 2026 BaseVols and what the season holds!
 
0:00- Introduction...Baseball Is Back!6:38- Will Josh Elander bring something different to Tennessee baseball?17:06- Offense Preview...there will still be fireworks but maybe not as extravagant30:00- How does the weekend rotation stack up to past Tennessee teams40:00- Could this bullpen be better than last year's?45:25- Looking for impact freshman in 202650:51- The best thing and most concerning team about Tennessee Baseball this year58:19- Define a successful season for the BaseVols1:05:24- Basketball check-in...slow progress