Big Orange Sunday

Welcome to another episode of Big Orange Sunday This episode features an in-depth discussion with Jimmy Hyams on Tennessee sports, college football playoff proposals, and spring sports updates. Gain insights into team strategies, transfer portal impacts, and upcoming tournaments.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to discuss Tennessee’s heartbreaking 71-69 loss to Alabama and its implications for the upcoming NCAA tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy March and welcome to a new Episode of Big Orange Sunday! In this episode, Coach Doug Matthews dives deep into the major changes happening on "The Hill" as the University of Tennessee football program gears up for the 2026 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by  Jimmy Hyams to break down the fallout of the Knoxville judge’s ruling that denied quarterback Joy Aguilar an additional year of eligibility. This decision leaves Tennessee with an incredibly young and inexperienced quarterback room, forcing the staff to rely on "good-on-good" drills this spring to accelerate the development of players like McIntyre and Brandon . Hyam...

Welcome to a new episode of Big Orange Sunday ! On this episode, we are diving deep into the heart of Rocky Top athletics. We analyze the high-stakes Tennessee quarterback decisions and look ahead to the intensity of spring football preparations . We also recap a thrilling basketball game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. To help us make sense of it all, the legendar...

Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to discuss various updates in Tennessee sports. Baseball Stadium Renovation: Jimmy notes that the ongoing renovations at Lindsey Nelson Stadium are approximately 90% complete , and the stadium looks "fantastic." Increased Capacity: Since Tony Vitello took over as head coach, the stadium's capacity has nearly doubled, growing from around 4,400 to 8,000 . Strong Perfor...

Welcome to another episode of Big Orange Sunday The conversation today covers various aspects of Tennessee athletics, focusing on the upcoming spring practice for football, significant coaching changes, and the analysis of the football team's defensive and offensive strategies. It also touches on the kickoff of the baseball season and a recap of recent basketball games, including discussions on pl...

In this episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach Doug Matthews dives into the latest news on the University of Tennessee's football program. He discusses the upcoming court hearing for quarterback Joey Aguilar's eligibility and the potential impact on the team's quarterback situation. Doug also talks to immy Hyams about the Tennessee basketball team's recent game against Kentucky and the SEC standings....

Coach is joined by sports journalist Jimmy Hyams to analyze the high-stakes landscape of college athletics, beginning with a deep dive into Tennessee football's evolving roster. They explore the legal complexities surrounding quarterback Jojo Aguilar's eligibility, contrasting his case with other NCAA rulings, and discuss the ripple effects on the team's quarterback competition. The conversation s...

Coach Doug Matthews is joined by Jimmy Hyams to break down the current state of Tennessee athletics, from critical basketball wins to the evolving landscape of football recruiting. The men’s basketball team recently secured a 77-69 victory over Auburn, a performance defined by rebounding dominance and a standout night from Nate Ament, who drew nine fouls and went 12-of-15 from the free-throw...

  In this episode of Big Orange Sunday Coach discusses the current state of Tennessee athletics, focusing on leadership, recent wins in basketball, and significant changes in the football program under Coach Josh Heupel. The conversation highlights the importance of strength and conditioning, the critical month of February for coaches, and the impact of new defensive staff. Insights from bask...

In this episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach  discusses the current state of Tennessee athletics, focusing on leadership, recent wins in basketball, and significant changes in the football program under Coach Josh Heupel. The conversation highlights the importance of strength and conditioning, the critical month of February for coaches, and the impact of new defensive staff. Insights from anal...

Coach  talks to Jimmy Hyams  to break down the rapidly evolving landscape of Tennessee athletics. The discussion centers on the football program's aggressive offseason moves, specifically its heavy activity in the transfer portal , where the team has signed 14 players, including several key defensive acquisitions from Penn State. A major point of analysis is the quarterback strategy, wei...

Coach talks to Jimmy Hyams  on the shifting landscape of Tennessee football as it prepares for the 2026 season. The team has been particularly active in the transfer portal, signing nine players thus far with a heavy emphasis on bolstering the defense, including four notable acquisitions from Penn State. However, significant needs remain on the offensive side of the ball, particularly for a p...

  Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday! Join us as we dive into the latest happenings in Tennessee sports. This week, we're joined by Jimmy Hyams to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the University of Tennessee's football team, including insights into the transfer portal and the evolving landscape of college football. Don't miss this engaging conversation on the futur...

Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with Former UT Defensive Coordinator Coach Doug Mathews! Coach talks all things Tennessee Football and Basketball and is joined by Jimmy Hyams as the offseason gets under full swing for Vol Football and SEC Conference play begins with Vol Basketball! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Coach Is joined by  Jimmy Hyams to discuss the current landscape of Tennessee athletics. The conversation quickly dives into the significant changes within the football program, focusing on the defensive struggles of the 2025 season and the subsequent hiring of Jim Knowles as the new defensive coach. They transition to basketball, analyzing the Volunteers' performance and highlighting t...

Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with former UT Defensive Coordinator Doug Mathews! Coach Mathews talks with Scott Altizer, the Director of Football Operations at the University of Tennessee about all things related to Vol Football and takes a look into the transfer portal as well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach talks to Scott Altizer the Director of Football Operations at the University of Tennessee , provides an inside look at the current state and future of the Tennessee football program. The discussion covers the logistical and strategic challenges of modern college athletics, ranging from bowl game preparation and the impact of early enrollees to the shifting landscape of NIL (Name, Image, and...

Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with former UT Defensive Coordinator Doug Mathews! Coach talks about a lot of good things today such as the upcoming Bowl game, QB Situation, and new Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles!   Follow Coach Mathews on Twitter: @DougMathews615 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with former UT Defensive Coordinator Doug Mathews! On this week's show, Doug reacts to the biggest news of the offseason: the hiring of Jim Knowles as Tennessee's new Defensive Coordinator. Doug explains why the 60-year-old veteran is the "proven" solution the Vols need, breaking down Knowles' aggressive philosophy and his ability to fix the fundamen...

Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with former UT Defensive Coordinator Doug Mathews! Coach Mathews recaps the Vols signing day class and where he sees some of these new players fitting in! Coach also talks about the transfer portal and how things could shake out/ what the Vols need! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with former UT Defensive Coordinator Doug Mathews! Coach Mathews recaps everything from the Tennessee loss yesterday at home to Vanderbilt to finish the regular season 8-4, talks about the upcoming signing day, and evaluates the program from where he sees it at the current moment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with Former UT Defensive Coordinator, Coach Doug Mathews! Coach recaps the Vols first win in the Swamp since 2003 and previews the upcoming game against Vanderbilt in Knoxville next Week!   Follow Coach on Twitter: @DougMathews615 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with Former UT Defensive Coordinator, Doug Mathews! Coach Mathews recaps the Vols win over New Mexico State yesterday and previews the upcoming game at Florida in the Swamp!   Follow Coach on X: @DougMathews615 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.