BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 08-9-26- Fall Camp is Here & Bill Mayo Joins

Doug Matthews breaks down all the action from early fall camp as Tennessee football gets ready for the upcoming season. We discuss position battles to key priorities for the coaching staff, and more! Then, Former Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman and All-American Bill Mayo joins the show to s…

Vol Legend Bill Mayo on UT’s Offensive Line, the '80s Era & Tennessee's New Facilities

Former Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman and All-American Bill Mayo joins the show to share memories from his stellar career in Knoxville and give his thoughts on the current Tennessee football team. Vol History & Memories: Bill Mayo reflects on playing under Phillip Fulmer and John Majors, …

Fall Camp Preview, Quarterback Battles & 5 Keys to Success

In this segment, we break down early observations through the first three practices and analyze the biggest storylines shaping the Volunteers' 2026 season. Position Breakdown: The ongoing quarterback battle between McIntyre and Brandon, plus the search for impact players at edge rusher, linebacke…

BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 08-2-26 -Fall Camp Prep: Quarterback Battles and Vol Roster Depth

This episode of Big Orange Sunday previews the upcoming fall football camp for the Tennessee Volunteers as the program enters August. Coach breaks down key position battles—most notably at quarterback—while evaluating team depth, recent coaching changes, and off-season roster developments. Addition…

Roster Management in the NIL Era: Balancing Transfer Portals, Budgets, and Evaluation

Coach discusses off-the-field roster management in college football, focusing on how coaches balance the transfer portal, high school recruits, and NIL/revenue-sharing budgets to retain and evaluate key players. Highlighting  key timeline milestones—such as December signing dates and January transf…

Building the Future: Inside Tennessee Football’s Roster Evaluation and Roster Depth

Coach breaks down the Tennessee Volunteers football roster, highlighting deep talent across most position groups while acknowledging lingering concerns at quarterback and edge rusher. Coach  transitions into the modern college football roster-building process, explaining how evaluation staff analyz…

Tennessee Football Gearing Up for Fall Camp: Quarterback Battles, Defensive Overhauls, and Roster Updates

Coach  reflects on the historical legacy of former University of Tennessee football coach Robert Neyland while looking ahead to the upcoming fall camp. The episode covers the team's offseason transformations, highlighting major staff and roster overhauls under Coach Josh Heupel, particularly on def…

Big Orange Sunday 07/26/26: Fall Camp Preview, SEC Media Days Recap, and Tennessee Volunteers Outlook

In this episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach breaks down the Tennessee Volunteers' outlook as fall camp approaches in early August. The episode covers: SEC Media Days Recap: Key takeaways and takeaways from Coach Josh Heupel and player representatives in Tampa, Florida. Roster Construction & Ex…

The Winning Edge: Essential Coaching Strategies for Athletic Success

Coach discusses key coaching philosophies and principles that create a "winning edge" in sports programs and ball games. Drawing from years of playing and coaching alongside notable figures like Bobby Proctor, Philip Fulmer, John Majors, and Bill Dooley, the discussion centers on two vital coaching…

Special Teams Strategy & Roster Battles: Inside Tennessee’s Kicking Game

Coach previews an upcoming visit to Knoxville to spend time with Coaches and members of the defensive coaching staff. The core discussion centers heavily on special teams and the kicking game, particularly within the context of Tennessee football and roster management.