Tennessee knows some of its opponents in the new nine-game SEC schedule, which begins in 2026. And speaking of next season, who will be the Vols’ QB?Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss that and more as UT prepares for the Mississippi State game.

Tennessee knows some of its opponents in the new nine-game SEC schedule, which begins in 2026. And speaking of next season, who will be the Vols&rsquo; QB? Adam Sparks and John Adams discuss that and more as UT prepares for the Mississippi State game.

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.

Tennessee’s future SEC schedule, Vols QB in 2026?

Tim Banks is fired. Tennessee is retooling its roster, first with recruits and eventually transfers. And there’s still a Music City Bowl to be played. Adam Sparks and John Adams break down a busy December for the Vols.

Tim Banks is fired. Tennessee is retooling its roster, first with recruits and eventually transfers. And there&rsquo;s still a Music City Bowl to be played. Adam Sparks and John Adams break down a busy December for the Vols.

Reacting to Tim Banks firing, signing class and Music City Bowl

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

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.

Tennessee’s future SEC schedule, Vols QB in 2026?

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