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The Volunteer State

The Volunteer State

By: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
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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.

2026 USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
Episodes
  • Peyton Manning favors Arch over Tennessee? Plus Chaz Coleman exit

    Peyton Manning favors Arch over Tennessee? Plus Chaz Coleman exit
    Jun 30 2026

    Is it reasonable for Peyton Manning to root for his nephew, Texas QB Arch Manning, against Tennessee? Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss. Plus, George MacIntyre goes to Manning Passing Academy and Chaz Coleman leaves Vols.
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    53 mins
  • Unpacking Tennessee baseball season and Josh Elander’s reload

    Unpacking Tennessee baseball season and Josh Elander’s reload
    Jun 3 2026

    Did Tennessee baseball go into a minor slump in 2026? Or is this the reality in the post-Tony Vitello era? Adam Sparks and John Adams break down Josh Elander’s first season and where the program goes from here.
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    48 mins
  • Tennessee QB talk run amok, plus Josh Elander’s turnaround

    Tennessee QB talk run amok, plus Josh Elander’s turnaround
    May 20 2026

    Why has Faizon Brandon supposedly pulled ahead in Tennessee QB competition? Adam Sparks and John Adams separate fact from fiction. Plus, is it time to believe that Josh Elander can get Vols baseball back to Omaha, eventually?
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    52 mins
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