Big Orange Sunday
Big Orange Sunday 05/31/26
This episode of Big Orange Sunday, hosted by former Tennessee defensive coordinator Doug Mathews, kicks off with a focused look at the immediate priorities for the Tennessee Volunteers football program. Mathews highlights the conclusion of the players' brief time off and the crucial start of summer…
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BOS - Jimmy Hyams 5-31-26
Coach and Jimmy discuss recent developments from the SEC spring meetings, followed by a comprehensive review of the current state and history of University of Tennessee (UT) athletics. Key Topics Discussed SEC Spring Meetings & Self-Governance: The hosts analyze SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's po…
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Vols Roster Updates, SEC Strategy, and the Majors-Fulmer Legacy
Coach provides a comprehensive update on the University of Tennessee’s athletic programs, beginning with the football team's return to campus for summer workouts and classes. The host emphasizes the critical advantage of summer school for student-athletes looking to accumulate credits and graduate …
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Big Orange Sunday 05/24/26
This episode of Big Orange Sunday Coach delivers a comprehensive post-spring look-in at the 2026 Tennessee Volunteers football program, emphasizing the critical need to re-establish a dominant home-field advantage at Neyland Stadium. The host provides an in-depth analysis of the team's massive def…
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Coach Final Thoughts :Navigating the New Era of College Football Building: Revenue Sharing, NIL, and the Transfer Portal Balance
In the final segment of Big Orange Sunday, Coach reflects on the shifting landscape of college football, focusing on the evolving strategies programs must adopt to remain competitive. He highlights the critical roles of revenue sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) funding, estimating that to…
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Two Legends, Two Approaches: Comparing the Gridiron Philosophies of Majors and Fulmer
Coach takes a nostalgic look back at the 32-year coaching legacy of John Majors and Phillip Fulmer at the University of Tennessee, highlights their collective 268 victories, and reflects on a golden 14-season stretch from 1985 to 1998 that brought five SEC Championships and one National Championsh…
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In Heupel We Trust: The Invaluable Hidden Weapon Behind Tennessee’s 2026 Offense
Coach highlights significant optimism for the University of Tennessee's upcoming 2026 football season, focusing heavily on the stability and experience of the offensive coaching staff. A major asset for the team is the complete return of the offensive staff, led by head coach Josh Heupel. Key posi…
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Coach gives Tennessee Volunteers Post-Spring Practice and Defensive Overhaul Analysis
The Tennessee Volunteers football program is facing a crucial turning point as it enters the 2026 season, with a desperate need to reclaim their home-field advantage at Neyland Stadium. Reflecting on a disappointing 2025 campaign where the Vols dropped three of their four conference home games to G…
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Big Orange Sunday 5-17-26
Coach previews the upcoming volunteer football season from a seasoned coach's perspective. Matthews breaks down the favorable 2026 schedule, analyzing key early matchups against Furman, Georgia Tech, and Kennesaw State that will test the Vols' young quarterbacks before they head into rigorous SEC p…
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BOS - Jimmy Hyams 5-17-26
Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to break down the latest news surrounding University of Tennessee athletics. In this segment, they discuss the Volunteers' historic national fan attendance record across football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball, and dive into the surging momentum of the lady…
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