This week, Sarah Detwiler chats with Colton Hood — Tennessee’s playmaking cornerback — as he reflects on the Volunteers’ first bye week of the season and assesses both his own performance and the team’s progress.

Coming off a thrilling 41-34 overtime win at Mississippi State, Hood jump-started the team with a 23-yard pick-six, while Tennessee’s defense racked up five sacks, eleven tackles for loss, and two touchdowns. Since his debut against Syracuse, Hood has emerged as a cornerstone of the secondary, earning SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors and making big plays in every game.

With key matchups ahead against Arkansas, Alabama, and Kentucky, Hood and the Volunteers are focused on building momentum and continuing their electric start to SEC play.