



BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 5-3-26
Welcome to another episode of Big Orange Sunday! This week, Coach Doug Matthews takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of Tennessee football, looking at how the program is navigating the modern challenges of NIL and the transfer portal. The conversation highlights the importance of keeping t…

BOS - Jimmy Hyams 5-3-26
Coach and Jimmy Hyams takes a look back on the 2025-2026 athletic year for the University of Tennessee. reflecting on how the year was successful in many ways but faced its challenges in some areas, specifically football and baseball. mentioning how both football and baseball went through transiti…

Coach Mathews Talk The Art Of Recruiting
Doug Mathews discussing the multifaceted "art of recruiting" in the modern college football landscape. Mathews highlights that recruiting is the lifeblood of any program, but notes how significantly the process has evolved due to the transfer portal, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collectives, and…

BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 4-26-26
In this episode of Big Orange Sunday, host Coach Doug Mathews takes listeners into "Realville" to analyze the shifting landscape of University of Tennessee football following the conclusion of spring practice. Mathews details the impact of the new 105-scholarship limit and predicts that the transfe…

Church Segment - Coach Mathews Talks Realville
This segment of Big Orange Sunday dives into the concept of "Realville," exploring the current state and future of the University of Tennessee’s football program as the spring evaluation period concludes.

BOS - Jimmy Hyams 4-26-26
Coach Doug Mathews and Jimmy Hyams discuss the rare occurrence of both baseball and softball hosting Alabama in the same weekend, followed by a deep dive into the 2026 NFL Draft results for the Volunteers, the SEC's dominance and success for the Vol's spring sports.

BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 4-19-26
In this episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach Doug Mathews breaks down the rapidly evolving landscape of college football roster construction for the 2026 season. He analyzes the dramatic shift toward the Transfer Portal and NIL era, noting that the traditional model of developing high school recruit…

BOS - Jimmy Hyams 4-19-26
In this segment, Jimmy Hyams joins Doug Mathews to break down the latest developments across Tennessee athletics as spring practice wraps up and roster building heats up. From defensive schemes to a high-stakes quarterback battle, Jimmy provides expert analysis on where the Vols stand heading into …

Coach Church Segment 4-19-26
In today's Church segment, Coach Doug Mathews dives deep into the rapidly shifting landscape of college football roster construction. As the 2026 season approaches, Coach analyzes the stark contrast between the traditional "high school development" model and the current Transfer Portal/NIL era.

Coach Mathews Recaps Tennessee Spring Practice
Coach Mathews gives a full recap of the Vols Spring Practice after the conclusion of the Orange and White Spring Game. Coach gives his thoughts on where the program stands at the current moment and where they can/will improve heading into the summer months!