Today's episode of the Raw Room features Tennessee Volunteers legend and former Cleveland Browns running back Montario Hardesty as he joins the squad in studio to discuss his path from New Bern, North Carolina star running back to being a 2nd Round NFL Draft pick as he details the ups and downs of college career in Knoxville, playing for iconic Volunteers coach Phil Fulmer, battling injuries and depth chart challenges, the guys discuss the transfer portal and NIL era and Montario's experience as running backs coach for South Carolina when the rules changed, Montario tells the guys about Joe Thomas' unparalleled run in Cleveland, fighting injuries, his welcome to the league moment, transitioning into coaching and finding his path in the college ranks, the guys break down all the action from the college and NFL weekend, King is hype Auburn has moved on from Hugh Freeze, the guys debate if Arch Manning has turned the corner, Montario talks Vols losing to Oklahoma, the squad talks Miami getting upset by SMU, the guys recap the NFL weekend including the Bears and Bengals insanity, Coach Bates and the Panthers getting a huge win over Green Bay, Sweet recaps the Steelers game and what the vibe was like inside the stadium, the Big Back Hour returns for another edition, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!

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