Happy March and welcome to a new Episode of Big Orange Sunday! In this episode, Coach Doug Matthews dives deep into the major changes happening on "The Hill" as the University of Tennessee football program gears up for the 2026 season.

Happy March and welcome to a new Episode of Big Orange Sunday! In this episode, Coach Doug Matthews dives deep into the major changes happening on "The Hill" as the University of Tennessee football program gears up for the 2026 season.

Former University of Tennessee coordinator Doug Mathews brings you the latest news and analysis every weekend on 104-5 The Zone. Find the show LIVE every Sunday morning at 8 AM and check out the full podcast right here every weekend.

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Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to discuss Tennessee’s heartbreaking 71-69 loss to Alabama and its implications for the upcoming NCAA tournament.

Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to discuss Tennessee&rsquo;s heartbreaking 71-69 loss to Alabama and its implications for the upcoming NCAA tournament.

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Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to break down the fallout of the Knoxville judge’s ruling that denied quarterback Joy Aguilar an additional year of eligibility. This decision leaves Tennessee with an incredibly young and inexperienced quarterback room, forcing the staff to rely on "good-on-good" drills this spring to accelerate the development of players like McIntyre and Brandon. Hyams notes that while the coaches expected this outcome, the pressure is now on the offensive line and the running backs to provide elite pass protection to help these young signal-callers succeed.

The duo also celebrates a hard-fought 69-67 basketball victory over Vanderbilt, a game that saw Rick Barnes officially pass John Calipari for the most active career wins in the SEC. They credit the win to Gillespie’s defensive lockdown of Tyler Tanner and the team's ability to dominate the paint while committing fewer than ten turnovers for the second straight game. To wrap up, they touch on the Diamond Vols' surprising upset loss to Kent State and the Lady Vols' ongoing struggles with consistency, though they find a bright spot in the softball team's unanimous No. 1 national ranking.

Coach is joined by&nbsp;Jimmy Hyams to break down the fallout of the Knoxville judge&rsquo;s ruling that denied quarterback Joy Aguilar an additional year of eligibility. This decision leaves Tennessee with an incredibly young and inexperienced quarterback room, forcing the staff to rely on "good-on-good" drills this spring to accelerate the development of players like McIntyre and Brandon. Hyams notes that while the coaches expected this outcome, the pressure is now on the offensive line and the running backs to provide elite pass protection to help these young signal-callers succeed.
The duo also celebrates a hard-fought 69-67 basketball victory over Vanderbilt, a game that saw Rick Barnes officially pass John Calipari for the most active career wins in the SEC. They credit the win to Gillespie&rsquo;s defensive lockdown of Tyler Tanner and the team's ability to dominate the paint while committing fewer than ten turnovers for the second straight game. To wrap up, they touch on the Diamond Vols' surprising upset loss to Kent State and the Lady Vols' ongoing struggles with consistency, though they find a bright spot in the softball team's unanimous No. 1 national ranking.

BOS - Jimmy Hyams 02-22-26

Welcome to a new episode of Big Orange Sunday!

On this episode, we are diving deep into the heart of Rocky Top athletics. We analyze the high-stakes Tennessee quarterback decisions and look ahead to the intensity of spring football preparations. We also recap a thrilling basketball game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

To help us make sense of it all, the legendary Jimmy Hyams joins the show to provide his signature expert insights. We’re taking a deep dive into:


College Sports Dynamics: Navigating the current landscape of the game.


Player Development: Who is making the biggest leaps this spring?


Team Strategies: The X’s and O’s behind the latest roster moves.

Whether you’re here for the gridiron or the hardwood, we’ve got you covered with the analysis you need.

Welcome to a new episode of Big Orange Sunday!
On this episode, we are diving deep into the heart of Rocky Top athletics. We analyze the high-stakes Tennessee quarterback decisions and look ahead to the intensity of spring football preparations. We also recap a thrilling basketball game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.
To help us make sense of it all, the legendary Jimmy Hyams joins the show to provide his signature expert insights. We&rsquo;re taking a deep dive into:
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College Sports Dynamics: Navigating the current landscape of the game.
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Player Development: Who is making the biggest leaps this spring?
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Team Strategies: The X&rsquo;s and O&rsquo;s behind the latest roster moves.
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Whether you&rsquo;re here for the gridiron or the hardwood, we&rsquo;ve got you covered with the analysis you need.

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