With Tennessee out of the playoff race, are fans still focused on the 2025 season or the future? Adam and John discuss UT’s next QB and the potential of staff changes, as well as the bowl outlook.

With Tennessee out of the playoff race, are fans still focused on the 2025 season or the future? Adam and John discuss UT&rsquo;s next QB and the potential of staff changes, as well as the bowl outlook.

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.

Should Tennessee focus on finishing strong or future at quarterback?

Boo Carter is no longer a Vol. Joey Aguilar looks a little shaky. And the curse of The Swamp is lingering around Tennessee. Adam Sparks and John Adams react to Carter’s exit and tell UT fans whether they should be worried about the Florida game.

Boo Carter is no longer a Vol. Joey Aguilar looks a little shaky. And the curse of The Swamp is lingering around Tennessee. Adam Sparks and John Adams react to Carter&rsquo;s exit and tell UT fans whether they should be worried about the Florida game.

Boo Carter’s exit and Tennessee anxiety over Florida game

What’s wrong with Tennessee’s defense? Can it be fixed this deep into the season? And who’s to blame for its downturn? Plus, Adam and John break down the Oklahoma game.

What&rsquo;s wrong with Tennessee&rsquo;s defense? Can it be fixed this deep into the season? And who&rsquo;s to blame for its downturn? Plus, Adam and John break down the Oklahoma game.

Josh Heupel says Tennessee defense is fixable. Do we believe him?

After the loss to Alabama, Tennessee fans want Josh Heupel to finally make staff changes or risk never getting over the hump. Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss “fire everybody” reactions. Plus, a Kentucky preview and playoff odds.

After the loss to Alabama, Tennessee fans want Josh Heupel to finally make staff changes or risk never getting over the hump. Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss &ldquo;fire everybody&rdquo; reactions. Plus, a Kentucky preview and playoff odds.

Should Tennessee focus on finishing strong or future at quarterback?

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