Expectations are climbing for Tennessee’s 2024 season after Nico Iamaleava’s smashing success in his first career start in a bowl victory against Iowa.

The freshman smoothly operated Tennessee’s offense while showing his athleticism as a runner during the Vols’ 35-0 victory.

With Iamaleava’s performance still on the brain, there’s now chatter of Tennessee being a playoff contender next season.

On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer, Adam Sparks and John Adams reflect on Iamaleava’s performance against the Hawkeyes, debate whether he should have replaced Joe Milton as starter during the season, and project what the Vols might be poised to achieve next season, with the reins in Iamaleava’s hands.

The hosts disagree on whether Iamaleava should have become Tennessee's starter this season.

Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) Adam (@AdamSparks) Mike (@ByMikeWilson) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on Vols sports news by following @GoVolsXtra. 

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Expectations are climbing for Tennessee’s 2024 season after <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2024/01/04/nico-iamaleava-starting-quarterback-joe-milton-tennessee-football/72059918007/" aria-label="Link Nico Iamaleava">Nico Iamaleava</a>’s smashing success in his first career start in a <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2024/01/01/tennessee-football-iowa-score-nico-iamaleava-citrus-bowl/71985547007/" aria-label="Link bowl victory against Iowa">bowl victory against Iowa</a>.
The freshman smoothly operated Tennessee’s offense while showing his athleticism as a runner during the Vols’ 35-0 victory.
With Iamaleava’s performance still on the brain, there’s now chatter of Tennessee being a playoff contender next season.
On today's episode, hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/btoppmeyer" aria-label="Link Blake Toppmeyer">Blake Toppmeyer</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSparks" aria-label="Link Adam Sparks">Adam Sparks</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/johnadamskns" aria-label="Link John Adams">John Adams</a> reflect on Iamaleava’s performance against the Hawkeyes, debate whether he should have replaced Joe Milton as starter during the season, and project what the Vols might be poised to achieve next season, with the reins in Iamaleava’s hands.
The hosts disagree on whether Iamaleava should have become Tennessee's starter this season.
Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) Adam (@AdamSparks) Mike (@ByMikeWilson) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on Vols sports news by following @GoVolsXtra. 
Connect on Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoVolsXtra/">https://www.facebook.com/GoVolsXtra/</a>
Subscribe to KnoxNews: knoxnews.com/subscribe

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.

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