Tennessee and Texas A&M are two programs that enjoy a lot of advantages and frequently boast lofty expectations, while struggling to meet the bar of what is capable.

In some ways, the programs are similar, and that's evident in the win-loss column. Throughout the past 20 seasons, the Vols averaged seven wins. The Aggies averaged 7.4.

The teams will meet Saturday, in a pivotal game for the direction of each team's season.

On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer, Adam Sparks and John Adams assess the matchup and compare these programs.

Tennessee is the state's flagship school, while the Aggies live in Texas' shadow. But, Texas A&M's revenue, resources and facilities are impressive, and they're located in fertile recruiting terrain. 

The truth is, each of these programs should win more than seven games in a typical season.

Tennessee and Texas A&amp;M are two programs that enjoy a lot of advantages and frequently boast lofty expectations, while struggling to meet the bar of what is capable.
In some ways, the programs are similar, and that's evident in the win-loss column. Throughout the past 20 seasons, the Vols averaged seven wins. The Aggies averaged 7.4.
The teams will meet Saturday, in a pivotal game for the direction of each team's 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> assess the matchup and compare these programs.
Tennessee is the state's flagship school, while the Aggies live in Texas' shadow. But, Texas A&amp;M's revenue, resources and facilities are impressive, and they're located in fertile recruiting terrain. 
The truth is, each of these programs should win more than seven games in a typical season.

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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