Jacob Townsend talks with ESPN's Bill Connelly about his SP+ Rankings, where Tennessee stands, Joey Aguilar, Josh Heupel, favorite going into the season, and his new book. 

Jacob Townsend talks with ESPN's Bill Connelly about his SP+ Rankings, where Tennessee stands, Joey Aguilar, Josh Heupel, favorite going into the season, and his new book.&nbsp;

The Morning Monster Podcast with Jacob Townsend includes hourly segments and interviews from The Morning Monster, which airs weekday mornings 6-10 a.m. on 640 WXSM, 101.5 WQUT HD2, and 640wxsm.com

The Morning Monster Podcast with Jacob Townsend includes hourly segments and interviews from The Morning Monster, which airs weekday mornings 6-10 a.m. on 640 WXSM, 101.5 WQUT HD2, and 640wxsm.com

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ESPN.COM COLLEGE FOOTBALL WRITER BILL CONNELLY INTERVIEW (8-18-25)

Jacob Townsend is joined by former SEC official Gerald Hodges to talk about a few plays from the Fiesta Bowl and more. Gerald's appearances are sponsored by A.G. Heins Company. 

Jacob Townsend is joined by former SEC official Gerald Hodges to talk about a few plays from the Fiesta Bowl and more. Gerald's appearances are sponsored by A.G. Heins Company.&nbsp;

FORMER SEC OFFICIAL GERALD HODGES INTERVIEW (1-14-26)

Jacob Townsend is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to talk about the Sam Leavitt recruitment, Tennessee's plan at quarterback, defensive portal pickups, basketball win, and more. 

Jacob Townsend is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to talk about the Sam Leavitt recruitment, Tennessee's plan at quarterback, defensive portal pickups, basketball win, and more.&nbsp;

VOLQUEST'S BRENT HUBBS INTERVIEW (1-14-26)

Hour 4 of January 14, 2026

Jacob Townsend talks about Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Steelers on Tuesday and what's next around the NFL coaching carousel. Then, Jacob is joined by former SEC official Gerald Hodges to talk about a few plays from the Fiesta Bowl and more. Gerald's appearances are sponsored by A.G. Heins Company. 

Hour 4 of January 14, 2026
Jacob Townsend talks about Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Steelers on Tuesday and what's next around the NFL coaching carousel. Then, Jacob is joined by former SEC official Gerald Hodges to talk about a few plays from the Fiesta Bowl and more. Gerald's appearances are sponsored by A.G. Heins Company.&nbsp;

ESPN.COM COLLEGE FOOTBALL WRITER BILL CONNELLY INTERVIEW (8-18-25)

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