Big Orange Sunday
Big Orange Sunday 06/28/26
Coach recently unpacked the sweeping structural changes reshaping college football—ranging from the NCAA’s new July dead period providing vital staff downtime to revenue sharing, age limits, expanded playoffs, the recruiting split between high school and portal players, and the strain unlimited off…
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Big Orange Defense: A Deep Dive into Veteran Leadership
In this segment of Big Orange Sunday, Coach breaks down the Tennessee defense's roster depth and experience heading into the season. Highlighting the defensive line, linebackers, and secondary, the host emphasizes that the defense's true strength lies in its veteran linebacker corps, led by a deep …
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Navigating the Edge: How Tennessee's Defense Will Adapt Without Chas Coleman
In this segment,Coach addresses the news that Tennessee Edge rusher Chas Coleman is no longer with the program following a medical disqualification. He praises both the player and Head Coach Josh Heupel for handling the situation with professionalism. While Coleman's absence leaves a gap in speed, …
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The Evolving Landscape of College Football Recruiting With Scott Altizer
COACH IS JOINED BY Scott Altizer, Director of Football Operations at Tennessee, to unpack the sweeping changes reshaping college football. Scott offers his perspective on the NCAA’s new July recruiting dead period, emphasizing how it provides crucial downtime for coaching staffs. The discussion nav…
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Father Figures and Football: Dissecting the Vols' Transfer Portal Strategy 06/21/26
Welcome to todays Fathers day edition of Big Orange Sunday, Coach shares heartfelt Father’s Day reflections, emphasizing the vital role coaches played as father figures during their upbringing. Transitioning to Tennessee Volunteers football, Matthews outlines the start of the six-week NCAA recru…
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Historic Home Schedule and High-Demand Tickets for Vols Football
Coach and Jimmy Hyams discuss what they consider the most impressive conference home football schedule in Tennessee's history, featuring major matchups against Texas, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, and Kentucky. They note that ticket prices reflect this unprecedented lineup, with secondary market admission…
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Knoxville Off-Season Buzz: Vols Football Expectations and Athletics Upgrades With Jimmy Hyams
Coach and Jimmy Hyams share personal reflections on Father's Day, emphasizing the vital role coaches often play as father figures for young athletes. The discussion then shifts to the Tennessee Volunteers' quiet but strategic off-season, highlighting the arrival of freshman recruits, the anticipat…
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Tennessee Football: Father's Day Reflections and Heupel's Roster Strategy
In this Father's Day edition of Big Orange Sunday, Coach shares personal memories before diving into the operational state of Tennessee Volunteers football. As the six-week recruiting dead period begins, the discussion shifts to Head Coach Josh Heupel's calculated roster management under the 105-sc…
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Big Orange Sunday 06-14-26 FULL SHOW
With campus recruiting for Vol Football taking front and center, Coach Doug Mathews discusses the massive wave of official and unofficial visits happening right now. We break down the state of Tennessee's incredible high school talent pool and analyze why the program has already extended nearly 20 …
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BOH- Jimmy Hyams 06-14-26
Doug Matthews is joined by Jimmy Hyams to break down the biggest storylines dominating Tennessee athletics. From massive roster overhauls to eye-popping budget numbers, they cover it all. They dive deep into the changing philosophy of roster construction, debating whether traditional high school r…
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