With campus recruiting for Vol Football taking front and center, Coach Doug Mathews dives into the massive wave of official and unofficial visits happening right now. We break down the state of Tennessee's incredible high school talent pool and analyze why the program has already extended nearly 20 scholarship offers to in-state 2026 recruits.

We also take a hard look at the shifting landscape of high school recruiting in the transfer portal era, how it impacts the secondary, and why proximity to home remains the number one factor for families. Plus, we analyze the Vols' favorable 12-game schedule and share some essential off-season advice for young football coaches trying to block out the noise.

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