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

Tennessee's offseason moves have reshaped the team's roster, with significant changes in the wide receiver room and defensive improvements. The quarterback situation takes center stage as Joey Aguilar and Jake Merklinger vie for the starting position. Caleb Jarreau from the Daily Times breaks down the Volunteers' defensive strengths and offensive concerns, while Josh Ward analyzes Diego Pavia's bold claims about Vanderbilt "running...

Eric Cain dissects Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's audacious statement about dominating the Tennessee football landscape. How Pavia’s claims are factually incorrect. The host analyzes Tennessee's impressive quarterback protection stats and explores Faizon Brandon's potential impact on the Vols' offense. Cain breaks down three key reasons for optimism in Tennessee's 2025 season, including improved offensive line play and a cons...

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS secure legacy recruit JP Peace for 2027 football class. Is this the start of a recruiting revolution for the Vols?

Eric Cain breaks down Peace's commitment, highlighting his impressive 6'3", 215-pound frame and connection to former legendary coach Philip Fulmer. The discussion covers Peace's transition from outside to inside linebacker, his work ethic, and potential impact on the TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS' future. Ke...

Eric Cain breaks down the VOLS' latest addition, 3-star safety Luke Thompson, and recaps a crucial recruiting weekend featuring 16 high-profile visitors. The discussion covers Faizon Brandon’s impact, Tristan Keys' potential, and how recent commitments are reshaping Tennessee's 2024 class rankings. Cain also addresses Joel Klatt's criticism of Josh Heupel, analyzing the coach's job security and the team's outlook for 2025.

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Tennessee Volunteers football is gearing up for a crucial recruiting weekend with 17 top prospects, including LSU commit Tristen Keys, set to visit Knoxville. Host Eric Cain analyzes the potential impact of these visits on the Vols' future and provides an in-depth look at Tennessee's 2026 recruiting class. The discussion shifts to ranking opposing SEC quarterbacks on the schedule for Tennessee, with Florida's D.J. Lagway topping th...

College football's landscape shifts dramatically with NCAA's game-changing settlement. Will player payments reshape team dynamics and recruiting strategies across the SEC?

Hosts dissect the settlement's far-reaching implications, from potential roster size changes to the evolving role of NIL collectives. The conversation heats up with bold predictions for the upcoming season, including Arch Manning's impact at Texas and Florida's pl...

Eric Cain breaks down the TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS' impressive recruiting haul, highlighting KJ McClain's game-changing commitment and Tyreek King's rise as a top slot receiver prospect. The discussion covers Josh Heupel’s evolving strategy, the impact of recent roster moves and how these additions are reshaping the college football landscape. Key topics include the Vols' defensive improvements with McClain, King's potential in Tenness...

It’s June, but it’s never too early to handoff some Tennessee Football predictions for the 2025 season. What will the record before Josh Heupel’s program this fall? Who will be the Team MVP, Most Improved Player, Best Freshman and one Bold Take? What could the Tennessee baseball team look like in 2026 in terms of the roster? Who is back and who is leaving for the MLB Draft? Where does ESPN believe Tennessee finishes in the Southeas...

The House Settlement passed on Friday night, so what does this mean for Tennessee football and other sports on campus? How will roster sizes be impacted? Will Name, Image & Likeness be the same moving forward? What problems will this create? Tennessee baseball’s season came to an end this past weekend in Arkansas to the Hogs, what is next for Tennessee’s baseball program under Tony Vitello? We also answer plenty of your mailbag que...

Tennessee football kicked off the month of June official visits this past weekend, welcoming in seven targets. How did Tennessee do with priority targets like Joel Wyatt, Darius Gray and Edward Baker? What roles should fans expect for members of the Tennessee Football 2025 Recruiting Class, such as David Sanders, Isaiah Campbell and Travis Smith? Can George MacIntyre win the starting quarterback job? How funny is the story about AJ...

What’s KEY for Tennessee football to improve in 2025? How can the offense under Josh Heupel return to the explosiveness it used to carry and how can the defense be even better than the top-10 unit it was last fall? We throw out a wish list for Tennessee football on today’s show. 

Eric Kane and John Nabors break down the TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS and ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS super regional matchup this weekend, highlighting key players and evo...

SEC football shakeup: Alabama player's bold Vanderbilt comments spark controversy. Is this the new era of player-media interactions?

Hosts dissect Ryan Williams' "ant" analogy for Vanderbilt and its potential impact on team motivation. The conversation shifts to Brian Smith's contentious coach recruiting rankings, with surprising inclusions like Hugh Freeze at #7. ESPN's Football Power Index predictions take center stage, as Texas c...

VOLS football offense seeks explosive plays. Can Tennessee baseball stun Arkansas in the Super Regional?

Eric Cain analyzes the TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS' offensive strategies, highlighting the need for more 20+ yard gains and improved red zone efficiency. The discussion shifts to TENNESSEE baseball's regional triumph and upcoming clash with the ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS. Guest Chris Phillips from SEC Unfiltered breaks down key players like An...

VOLS FOOTBALL RANKED TOP 10 IN ESPN'S FPI. Can Tennessee make a playoff push?

Eric Cain breaks down the Volunteers' impressive No. 10 ranking in ESPN's Football Power Index, projecting a 9-3 season and 38.5% College Football Playoff odds. The discussion covers Tennessee baseball's fifth-straight super regional appearance, highlighting Liam Doyle's clutch pitching against Wake Forest. Guest Josh Ward shares his plans for a 40-mile ch...

VOLS' Big Orange Barbecue: A Recruiting Bonanza. Is Tennessee shaping its football future?

Eric Cain breaks down the Tennessee Volunteers' recent Big Orange Barbecue recruiting event, highlighting top prospects like Cooper Witten and David Gabriel Georges. The discussion covers Tennessee's long-term recruitment strategy, focusing on the 2027 and 2028 classes. Cain analyzes the Vols' offensive challenges from last season, exploring h...

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS' 2024 RECRUITING CLASS: Who's rising, who's falling?

Eric Cain breaks down the Vols' latest crop of talent, re-ranking the 2024 recruits based on performance and potential. From Boo Carter's undisputed top spot to surprising risers like Peyton Lewis and Edwin Spillman, Cain offers in-depth analysis of each player's impact. The discussion covers wide receivers' ascent, offensive line challenges, and how early enr...

Can the Tennessee Volunteers football team capitalize on the SEC's quarterback shake-up? With two-thirds of the SEC introducing new starting quarterbacks, the Volunteers, led by Josh Heupel, are poised for a standout season. This episode explores Tennessee's 2025 football schedule, highlighting key matchups against Alabama and Florida, and the strategic importance of road victories. The host provides an in-depth analysis of potenti...

Is the NCAA losing its grip on college football? Greg Sankey's bold comments have sparked a debate about the future of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and its potential independence. With the SEC's power growing, what does this mean for the college football playoff system and the traditional rivalries we hold dear?

Join Zach Blackerby, Stephen Willis, and other experts as they dissect Sankey's statements and explore the implicatio...

Can the Tennessee Volunteers reshape the college football landscape with a 9-game SEC schedule? As the SEC spring meetings unfold, Eric Cain explores the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff, featuring insights from key figures like Greg Sankey and other SEC football coaches like Lane Kiffin. Discover how the Volunteers' strategic decisions could impact their path to success. Cain also examines the implications of a ...