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.

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.

How much should Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre play vs. Furman?

Faizon Brandon gets freshman initiation vs. Texas. Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss the loss to Longhorns, offensive line issues, Alex Golesh’s return as Auburn’s coach, fan expectations and much more.

Faizon Brandon gets freshman initiation vs. Texas. Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss the loss to Longhorns, offensive line issues, Alex Golesh&rsquo;s return as Auburn&rsquo;s coach, fan expectations and much more.

Texas sacks Faizon Brandon; Alex Golesh leads Auburn to Neyland

Can Tennessee knock off a No. 1 team in Neyland? How good is Arch Manning? How does the Texas aura compare to UT’s most formidable foes of the past? Adam Sparks and John Adams get ready for Vols vs. Longhorns.

Can Tennessee knock off a No. 1 team in Neyland? How good is Arch Manning? How does the Texas aura compare to UT&rsquo;s most formidable foes of the past? Adam Sparks and John Adams get ready for Vols vs. Longhorns.

Does Texas, Arch Manning have aura of Tennessee’s unbeatable past foes?

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.

How much should Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre play vs. Furman?

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