Ohio State copes with Tennessee getting 5-star David Gabriel Georges. SEC media quietly expect Faizon Brandon to win the Vols’ QB competition. And has Josh Heupel hedged on process of picking QB? Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss.

Ohio State copes with Tennessee getting 5-star David Gabriel Georges. SEC media quietly expect Faizon Brandon to win the Vols&rsquo; QB competition. And has Josh Heupel hedged on process of picking QB? Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss.

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.

A Tennessee Vols podcast from the USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee.

The Volunteer State

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer.

DGG commits, Ohio State copes, media picks Tennessee QB

Ethan Davis is out for the year with a torn ACL. Are the Vols jinxed or is this just part of the game? Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss Tennessee’s next steps on offense. Plus, they react to Faizon Brandon’s outing against Georgia Tech.

Ethan Davis is out for the year with a torn ACL. Are the Vols jinxed or is this just part of the game? Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss Tennessee&rsquo;s next steps on offense. Plus, they react to Faizon Brandon&rsquo;s outing against Georgia Tech.

What is Tennessee’s plan after losing Ethan Davis?

Adam Sparks and John Adams gladly overreact to Tennessee’s blowout win over Furman, including Faizon Brandon’s debut and other optimistic signs. Plus, they look ahead to the Vols’ game at Georgia Tech.

Adam Sparks and John Adams gladly overreact to Tennessee&rsquo;s blowout win over Furman, including Faizon Brandon&rsquo;s debut and other optimistic signs. Plus, they look ahead to the Vols&rsquo; game at Georgia Tech.

What we love about Faizon Brandon, Tennessee’s opening win

Adam Sparks and John Adams gauge expectations for Tennessee’s 2026 season. And they ask how much QBs Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre should play against Furman.

Adam Sparks and John Adams gauge expectations for Tennessee&rsquo;s 2026 season. And they ask how much QBs Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre should play against Furman.

DGG commits, Ohio State copes, media picks Tennessee QB

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