 Coach Is joined by  Jimmy Hyams to discuss the current landscape of Tennessee athletics. The conversation quickly dives into the significant changes within the football program, focusing on the defensive struggles of the 2025 season and the subsequent hiring of Jim Knowles as the new defensive coach. They transition to basketball, analyzing the Volunteers' performance and highlighting the critical role of free-throw shooting and turnovers in their recent loss to Arkansas. The segment concludes with a look ahead at the competitive SEC field and an update on the Lady Vols' season, as well as high expectations for the baseball team under new leadership at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

&nbsp;Coach Is joined by &nbsp;Jimmy Hyams to discuss the current landscape of Tennessee athletics. The conversation quickly dives into the significant changes within the football program, focusing on the defensive struggles of the 2025 season and the subsequent hiring of Jim Knowles as the new defensive coach. They transition to basketball, analyzing the Volunteers' performance and highlighting the critical role of free-throw shooting and turnovers in their recent loss to Arkansas. The segment concludes with a look ahead at the competitive SEC field and an update on the Lady Vols' season, as well as high expectations for the baseball team under new leadership at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

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.