Coach discuss the upcoming schedule, recruitment updates, and team strategies for the Tennessee Volunteers' 2026 season. highlighting the vital travel windows for the 2027 recruiting class, evaluates the benefits of a 24-team playoff format, and previews challenging non-conference matchups, including Georgia Tech. He also offers a deep dive into modern roster dynamics, detailing how expanded scholarship limits, the transfer portal, and effective NIL management will shape the program's competitive edge.

<p>Coach discuss the upcoming schedule, recruitment updates, and team strategies for the Tennessee Volunteers' 2026 season. highlighting the vital travel windows for the 2027 recruiting class, evaluates the benefits of a 24-team playoff format, and previews challenging non-conference matchups, including Georgia Tech. He also offers a deep dive into modern roster dynamics, detailing how expanded scholarship limits, the transfer portal, and effective NIL management will shape the program's competitive edge.</p>

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