Breaking Down the O-Line and Kentucky Preview with Bill Mayo

 Bill Mayo joins the broadcast to dive into the technical side of football in the trenches. The conversation explores why young linemen struggle with pre-snap penalties and flinching against shifting defensive fronts, using Georgia's defensive tactics as a prime example. Mayo also breaks down the s…

Big Orange Sunday 11-01-26 - They remember what you do in November.

The Vols are coming off an open date and have four games left, and every one of them counts. On this episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach  brings back an old saying from the 1980s locker room: “They remember what you do in November.” Win out and Tennessee is all but guaranteed a 12-team playoff spot…

Tennessee vs. Kentucky Preview & Offensive Line Insights with Bill Mayo & Kevin Steele

 We preview the crucial upcoming football matchup between Tennessee and Kentucky. The hosts break down Kentucky's disciplined play, noting their strong top-10 scoring defense and efficient run game, while emphasizing that Tennessee's defense must force them to throw from the pocket. Former Tennesse…

Big Orange Sunday: Tennessee's Playoff Push and Elite Defense with Coach Kevin Steele

 Kevin Steele joins the show to discuss the shifting expectations for Tennessee football, where securing a spot in the 12-team playoff has become the new standard for a successful season. The conversation dives deep into the impressive dominance of the Tennessee defense. Steele breaks down how the …

Big Orange Sunday 10-25-26 full show

In this episode of Big Orange Sunday, host and former Tennessee defensive coordinator Doug Matthews breaks down the Volunteers' frustrating fourth-quarter loss to South Carolina. Matthews highlights how a lack of discipline and 12 accepted penalties—including infractions that negated three Tennesse…

Tennessee Controls Playoff Destiny Despite Late-Game Defensive Stumbles

The Tennessee Volunteers remain firmly in the College Football Playoff picture despite losing the fourth quarter in their recent matchup. Coaches are using the current off week to get the roster healthy and correct late-game defensive mistakes before hosting Kentucky and Vanderbilt. With true fresh…

Costly Turnovers and Penalties Undermine Strong Defensive Showing in Tennessee Loss

Despite a dominant defensive performance, critical mistakes in the fourth quarter and undisciplined play led to a frustrating loss for the University of Tennessee. The defense recorded five sacks, eight tackles for loss, and one interception, highlighted by standout performances from defensive back…

Costly Penalties Hand Tennessee a Frustrating Loss to South Carolina

The Tennessee football team dropped to a 6-2 overall record following a 10-3 fourth-quarter loss to South Carolina. Undisciplined play heavily impacted the team, as 12 accepted penalties negated three touchdown passes and ultimately cost them the game.

BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 10-17-26 Tennessee’s Alabama Win Felt Different

Tennessee just delivered an Alabama win Vols fans will remember Coach  breaks down the defensive dominance, field-position battle, and smart game plan that helped Tennessee control the matchup—even with a young quarterback.Matthews also explains what the win reveals about Tennessee’s identity, the …

Veteran Depth and Heupel's Track Record Propel Tennessee Football

Following a major victory, this segment  Coach highlights the crucial role that veteran experience plays in Tennessee's current football season. Despite having a highly touted 105-man roster, the team's true competitive advantage is its abundance of seasoned upperclassmen. The defense alone fields …