Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball

Can Kentucky or Vanderbilt become the SEC’s Indiana and stun college football with a national title run? Chris Gordy and a panel of Locked On hosts debate which SEC underdog could rise next, spotlighting the paths for Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Florida, Auburn, and dark horses like South Carolina and Mississippi State. The crew analyzes the impact of coaching hires like Pete Golding and John Sumrall, t...

Tennessee Volunteers shake up their defense with transfer portal superlatives—can Amare Campbell and Chaz Coleman anchor a revamped defense under Jim Knowles? Fresh faces like Dejuan Lane and Kayin Lee promise experience and versatility, but is Tennessee doing enough at cornerback to compete in the SEC? Eric Cain breaks down Tennessee’s crucial offseason additions, weighing the impact of Campbell'...

Tennessee Volunteers make a bold statement by hiring Derek Owings, fresh off Indiana’s national championship, as the highest-paid strength and conditioning coach in college football history. Can Josh Heupel’s aggressive offseason strategy elevate Tennessee football back into SEC contention? Eric Cain and Josh Ward break down the significance of Owings’ addition, discuss major staff overhauls, and...

Tennessee Volunteers shake up their quarterback room with the addition of transfer Ryan Staub from Colorado, ramping up competition with George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon. With Joey Aguilar’s eligibility hanging in the balance and a fierce battle for the starting job looming, how will Josh Heupel’s offense adapt, and which young QB will rise to the challenge? Eric Cain breaks down Staub’s experi...

Tennessee Volunteers shake up their roster with a wave of transfer portal additions, headlined by quarterback Ryan Staub from Colorado. With fans split on Staub's arrival and questions swirling around the Vols’ quarterback competition, Eric Cain breaks down the impact of this move while spotlighting the new battles between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon for the starting spot. Is Tennessee mak...

Tennessee Volunteers overhaul their defense with four key Penn State transfers, sparking hope for a stronger season on Rocky Top. Eric Cain and Boogie Bentley break down the arrivals of Xavier Gilliam, Chaz Coleman, Dejuan Lane and Amare Campbell - examining how these additions could accelerate Jim Knowles’ defensive system. With standout newcomers like TJ Metcalf, Qua Moss, and Kayin Lee, are the...

SEC chaos reigns as Portal Madness resets the conference quarterback landscape. Which SEC squad lands the crucial transfers, and can Ole Miss secure Trinidad Chambliss after a high-stakes, last-second playoff exit? The transfer portal’s big-money battles shake up rosters, with Sam Leavitt landing at LSU and Cam Coleman taking his talents to Texas. Expert hosts dissect dramatic coaching moves, bold...

Tennessee Volunteers target crucial transfer portal additions as roster turnover accelerates. Can Josh Heupel and his staff secure impact talent before the transfer window closes? Fresh portal names like tight end Pearce Spurlin, running backs Makhi Frazier and Javin Gordon, and offensive linemen Donovan Haslam and Ethan Fields headline Tennessee’s recruitment push alongside cornerback prospects A...

Tennessee Volunteers football supercharges its defense with two major transfer portal additions—Tulane edge rusher Jordan Norman and Michigan safety TJ Metcalf join the ranks, boosting depth and versatility for next season. Will these moves solidify Tennessee’s secondary and front seven as Josh Heupel’s squad eyes an SEC resurgence? Eric Cain breaks down how Jordan Norman’s explosiveness and durab...

Tennessee Volunteers cling to hope in the Sam Leavitt transfer saga as the quarterback market heats up across college football. Can Josh Heupel and the Vols make a last-minute play to flip Levitt from LSU, or will the portal frenzy force Tennessee to look elsewhere? Eric Cain brings you the latest twists and insider updates on the Vols’ high-stakes quarterback hunt. The episode breaks down key tra...

Tennessee Volunteers dominated the transfer portal this weekend, landing a wave of former Penn State defensive stars to jumpstart Jim Knowles’ system. Can this “Nittany Lions South” infusion accelerate Tennessee’s defensive turnaround and spark a new era in Knoxville? Eric Cain breaks down the Vols’ splashy weekend with commitments from Amare Campbell, Chaz Coleman and Dejuan Lane, plus strategic...

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel added some much-needed help from the transfer portal Thursday night with the commitments from former Penn State defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam and former Louisville kicker Cooper Ranvier. Has Tennessee’s tide turned in the transfer portal after a slow start? Who else is on campus and what other targets will be coming to campus this weekend for the Vols? How ma...

Tennessee Volunteers intensify their transfer portal push as quarterback Sam Leavitt extends his stay in Knoxville. Is Leavitt the missing piece for Josh Heupel’s offense, or will contenders like LSU, Oregon and Miami lure the top-ranked portal QB away? Eric Cain unpacks the high stakes, exploring Tennessee’s ongoing search for a starter, why Leavitt could command a hefty NIL deal, and the lasting...

Tennessee Volunteers ramp up their quarterback search as Sam Leavitt, the nation’s top transfer portal QB, visits Knoxville. Could Leavitt’s mobility and proven production be the key Tennessee needs under center, especially with Ty Simpson heading to the NFL and Joey Aguilar’s situation unresolved? Eric Cain assesses the Volunteers’ pursuit of Leavitt, evaluates what his dual-threat skillset could...

Ole Miss carries SEC football’s hopes into the final showdown against Miami, sparking debate about conference pride and Lane Kiffin’s polarizing legacy. Can Trinidad Chambliss deliver another electrifying performance and put the Rebels—and the SEC—back on top while the Big Ten threatens a historic championship streak? The panel weighs playoff implications, conference narratives, and whether this C...

Tennessee Volunteers face a pivotal offseason with a quarterback need. Alabama’s Ty Simpson has NFL buzz but could opt for transfer portal. Could Simpson's Tennessee roots and on-field prowess bring him home, or will an NFL team call his name first? Eric Cain explores the Vols’ quarterback outlook and breaks down why Simpson, currently ranked as a top-three draft-eligible QB, is the hottest topic...

Tennessee Volunteers shake up the transfer portal with national predictions for offensive tackle Ori Williams and running back Zylan Perry. Can Josh Heupel’s squad solidify key positions before the season kicks off? Eric Cain investigates how Williams could immediately contend for the starting right tackle spot and what Perry’s arrival means for the backfield alongside standout DeSean Bishop, as t...

Tennessee Volunteers kick off transfer portal season with a big splash—defensive back Qua Moss commits after a standout year at Kansas State. Can the Vols’ revamped secondary help fuel a deeper SEC run? Eric Cain breaks down Moss’ impressive versatility, coverage stats, and tackling prowess compared to departing starters like Jalen McMurray, highlighting why Moss could be a cornerstone for Tenness...

Friday was a busy news day for Tennessee football as head coach Josh Heupel and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles finalized the defensive staff. What do new assistants Anthony Poindexter, Andrew ‘AJ’ Jackson and Michael Hunter bring to the Vols? Why were Rodney Garner and William Inge retained? What will the style of this defense be moving forward?  Friday was also the first day of the transfer po...

Tennessee Volunteers gear up for a transformative Transfer Portal season as Eric Cain outlines Josh Heupel’s aggressive recruitment strategy and the major roster renovations on Rocky Top. With the quarterback hunt in full swing and high-stakes NIL deals rumored, will Tennessee land a game-changing signal-caller without overspending? Key needs at defensive back, defensive line, and running back dri...

Tennessee football starting left tackle Lance Heard announced he will enter the transfer portal. What’s the issue here? Is this a massive loss for the Big Orange? What’s the plan for his replacement? How does this affect fellow offensive tackle and former five-star David Sanders, as well as Jesse Perry? Will Tennessee’s Josh Heupel and Glen Elarbee be in the market for an offensive tackle in the t...

Tennessee Volunteers’ offseason heats up as Eric Cain breaks down Jim Knowles’ fast-tracked approach to assembling his defensive staff with the transfer portal window opening. Will keeping renowned defensive line coach Rodney Garner give the Vols an edge, and could potential newcomers Andrew Jackson or Anthony Poindexter reshape the future of Tennessee’s defense? Critical questions surround lineba...

Again? Tennessee football falls in heartbreaking fashion in the Music City Bowl, 30-28 to Illinois on a walk off field goal by Illini kicker David Olano. That’s now the third loss in this bowl game by a combined eight points for the Volunteers. Tennessee’s defense faltered in the second half, the offense was a shell of itself and another crushing turnover and missed field goal proved to be costly....

Tennessee Volunteers eye a statement win in the Music City Bowl as rising stars Radarious Jackson, Daune Morris and Christian Gass seize their moment on the big stage against Illinois. With Chris Brazzell opting out for the NFL, Eric Cain spotlights underclassmen poised for breakout performances while quarterback Joey Aguilar chases Peyton Manning’s single-season passing record. Can this new-look...

Tennessee Volunteers face high-stakes moments as Joey Aguilar chases Peyton Manning’s single-season passing record and DeSean Bishop closes in on a 1,000-yard rushing milestone in the Music City Bowl against Illinois. Can Aguilar cement his legacy in what could be his final game for Tennessee, and will Bishop become Josh Heupel’s latest elite tailback? The Volunteers’ offense looks to continue the...