Power-T Talk

Power-T Talk

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Power-T Talk episodes

  • No "Yell Leaders" Allowed

    Welcome to Power-T Talk! We are back to celebrate an annual tradition of beating the Kentucky Wildcats. We dive into the how of Tennessee's defeat of Kentucky, breaking down the national championship level defense under Jim Knowles. We praise the O-Line's performance and also give the staff kudos for the "Wild Faizon" package as a change up for the offense.

    But their is no rest for the elite. The Vols will travel to College Station and face a downtrodden Texas A&M team. We review the miserable offense that the Aggies have been this year and go over how the Vols can attack an improving defense. Plus, we give one big thing, x-factors and predictions for Saturday.

    Then a little special diatribe about the power brokers in College Football and the 24-team playoff.

    0:00- Introduction

    0:48- Same song and dance...Vols trounce Cats

    4:57- Slow start, damn strong finish

    11:42- Offense slowly got rolling

    14:54- National Championship level defense

    20:12- Is the offense good enough right now?

    23:35- The "Wild Faizon" Package

    29:46- Final Kentucky thoughts

    32:06- Previewing a downturn Texas A&M program & their offensive woes

    45:31- Mike Elko's defense in College Station

    53:18- One Big Thing & X Factors

    56:27- Predictions

    1:01:20- Tennessee's path to hosting a home playoff game

    1:11:28- Daniel AND Zack's diatribe...the 24 team playoff sucks

    1:36:45- Outro

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    1 hr 41 min
  • Big Orange vs. Big Blue Preview

    Power-T Talk is back, previewing a primetime top 15 matchup between Tennessee & Kentucky. We have a beer barrel sized preview, reviewing the culture change of Will Stein and what he has brought Kentucky. How does Tennessee stop the vaunted rushing attack of the Wildcats? Plus, looking at how Tennessee can take advantage of some holes in the Wildcast defense. We review our playoff draft in August with some good & bad picks. Plus, previewing a huge Saturday slate with massive playoff implications!

    0:00- Introduction

    0:51- Bye week much needed, quick history of Big Blue vs. Big Orange

    10:42- Will Stein has changed the culture, but what does Kentucky do on offense really well?

    21:13- Kentucky powered by their O-Line

    25:02- Breaking down their QB & Kenny Minche's ascension

    31:30- The Cats skill position group

    38:46- A "gettable" Kentucky defense

    41:36- Reviewing Kentucky's defensive positions groups

    47:19- Where does Kentucky attack? Will Tennessee play conservative again?

    49:56- One big thing

    54:36- X-Factors

    59:57- Predictions

    1:05:53- Revisiting the playoff draft from August!

    1:10:47- The Slate

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    1 hr 25 min
  • Not So Cocky Now, Are We?

    Welcome back to Power-T Talk! Daniel and Zack hop back in the studio to discuss the Volunteers tough loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks. They break down the frustrations of the defeat plus some overall thoughts in regards to the Vols actually playing well on the road but falling short. They discuss the defense and if any faith has been lost in them. Then a couple of bye week questions. Why did this staff not go after a better option at QB in the transfer portal? And is this team actually better than we thought? Plus, quick takes about the silliness of the AP Poll.

    0:00- Introduction

    0:48- Those Gamecocks were dangerous! It's about what games you can lose

    8:39- Play well enough to win...but...

    15:46- What was the most annoying aspect of that game? And officating complaints!

    29:36- Defense..any faith lost?

    39:17- The staff failures with the QB position

    54:25- Questionable roster decisions on offense

    1:02:19- Is Tennessee better than we thought?

    1:16:25- The silliness of the AP Poll

    1:20:07- Final Vol thoughts

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    1 hr 27 min
  • Time To Play The Gamecocks

    Welcome to Power-T Talk! After a monster victory against Alabama, Tennessee will head to Columbia, SC to take on the Gamecocks. After discussing an underrated aspect of Tennessee athletics, we take a little inventory on Tennessee. Is the offense currently sustainable with the weak passing game? Daniel & Zack discuss the most impressive aspect of Tennessee's elite defense.

    Then Power-T Talk deep dives into Shane Beamer's squad. The boys discuss how to stop LaNorris Sellers and the scary SC running attack. Then the podcast looks into why Tennessee might be able to get some big plays and the success Josh Heupel has had against South Carolina's defense. Then it's X-Factor/One Big Thing time with predictions. Finally, they go Around The NCAA and preview the upcoming slate


    0:00- Introduction

    0:52- Shouting out an underappreciated part of Tennessee athletics

    4:54- Tennessee has to move on to South Carolina

    10:31- Is the offense sustainable currently?

    23:59- Most impressive part about the Vols defense

    32:55- Previewing South Carolina's elite offense

    52:34- Weakness vs. Weakness...does Tennesse have an edge against a mediocre Gamecock defense?

    1:07:18- X-Factors/One Big Thing/Predictions

    1:18:10- Around The NCAA & The Third Watch


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    1 hr 35 min
  • The Red Team

    Power T-Talk is back with a massive, jam packed episode! Before getting into Alabama, Daniel and Zack review the Arkansas game, specifically George MacIntyre's first start. Then the boys get heated about the lackadasical approach to the end of the first half. Plus, praising some players that might have gotten overlook with all eyes on the QB.

    Then, the Red Team comes to town in a massive top 20 showdown in Neyland. Power-T Talk deep dives into Keelon Russell's impact on the Tide offense and how Jim Knowles will gameplan to stop it. Can Tennessee get back on track against Alabama's defense? Where can Tennessee attack? Then predictions are given and a quick tour Around the NCAA!

    0:00- Introduction

    0:50- 5-1 All The Same!
    4:08- Grading George
    9:33- More end of half shenanigans! 
    21:24- Other Arkansas thoughts 
    31:11- Daniel's Quick Diatribe!
    36:16- The special theatre of "The Third Saturday in October"
    41:54- Preview Alabama's offense...what will DeBoer & Grubb come up with?
    59:53- Can Tennessee turn around the offense against Bama?
    1:11:24- Picking X-Factors...who makes the big plays?
    1:18:26- Predictions
    1:27:52- Coaching Stakes...who needs a win?

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    1 hr 42 min
  • Answering The Call

    Power-T Talk is back! Before getting into the big topic in Knoxville, Daniel & Zack ask a forgotten, but important question...is Tennessee football currently fun to watch? Then the guys go into the QB controversy and what they want to see from George MacIntyre moving forward. Plus, the podcast shouts out important players from the Auburn game. We do a medium dive into Arkansas along with a good upcoming Week 6 CFB schedule. Finally, some super quick NFL talk!

     
    0:00- Introduction
    2:49- Is Tennesee football...fun?
    9:58- Every SEC game feels like a struggle
    16:17- Unlike Josh Heupel, we answer questions about the QB
    31:33- The stud players against Auburn
    39:14- Final Auburn thoughts
    43:19- Previewing Arkansas and the bad vibes around the Razorback program
    57:50- Looking at Week 6 in College Football!
    1:21:24- Super quick NFL check-in

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    1 hr 29 min
  • An Ole' Fashioned Barn Au-Burner

    Power-T Talk is back previewing the Tennessee Volunteers meeting old SEC foe the Auburn Tigers! Daniel & Zack deep dive with a massive Auburn preview, but first welcome Alex Golesh back to Neyland and how his offense will look on Saturday. Then the boys look to find answers and if Tennessee can bounce back offensively after a putrid game against Texas. What's one thing we want to see and predictions as well. Plus...the hypocrisy of the "Save College Sports Act"

    0:00- Introduction

    0:50- Auburn...hello old friend
    7:32- Alex Golesh...does Tennessee miss him?
    12:43- Auburn and the wide choice offense
    26:26- How Tennessee can bounce back offensively
    38:16- One thing we are looking for and predictions
    48:54- Around The NCAA; Week 5 preview and the third watch
    1:00:31- The Save College Sports Act and the hypocrisy around it

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    1 hr 12 min
  • A Lone-ly Star State Of Affairs

    Welcome to Power-T Talk! Daniel and Zack return to talk about an incredibly frustrating loss to the Texas Longhorns. What did Texas do on defense to give Tennessee such fits? Plus, an absolute dress down of the offensive line performance from Tennessee. The boys give flowers to Jim Knowles' defense and some individual shout outs. Also, why do our final drives needing a score continue to suck? And then finally, we laugh at USC & Lincoln Riley.  

    0:00- Introduction

    0:48- An ass kicking...but also with hopes spoiled
    7:27- Belt To Ass from Will Muschamp
    13:39- O-Line should be ashamed
    18:30- Was there anything we could have done offensively to adjust?
    35:00- The defense was cooking though!
    43:33- How good is Texas?
    48:12- The final drive...why does this keep happening!?!
    1:01:21- LOLincoln Riley and other Around the NCAA thoughts!

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    1 hr 17 min
  • A Texas Sun Sized Preview

    Power-T Talk is back with a Texas-sized preview going into a massive SEC showdown in Neyland. Daniel and Zack talk about the impact of Saturday's game and what this could mean for Tennessee in 2026. Then the boys go deep into their bag and break down Steve Sarkisian's Texas offense. Then, a preview of what to expect with Tennessee's offense and how they can score on the vaunted Texas defense. A breakdown of key stats and X factors. Plus some predictions and previewing a damn good slate in Week 4!

    0:00- Introduction

    0:49- UT vs. UT, Sam Houston vs. Davy Crocket, etc.
    7:59- Describe this game in one sentence
    13:38- The Steve Sarkisian Texas Offense
    38:39- How Tennessee attacks Texas' defense
    58:28- Key Stats and X Factors for Saturday
    1:07:48- Predictions
    1:11:59- Week 4 Slate...DAMN GOOD SLATE

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    1 hr 27 min
  • We Kenne-“Saw” a 3-0 Start Comin

    Power-T Talk is back on Monday night, giving a quick review of Tennessee's 42-9 victory over the Kennesaw State Owls! Daniel and Zack break down their biggest takeaways from the Vols week 3 victory, plus any concerns after 3 games. The boys ask about the future of these G6 games for SEC teams, plus go Around the NCAA and very quick Texas thoughts before a mega preview later in the week! 

    0:00- Introduction

    0:49- Get the W and leave healthy
    5:01- Biggest takeaways from Kennesaw State
    10:01- Offense...a little start and stop
    21:10- Is this just the passing game in 2026?
    27:50- Is the gap in talent too big to schedule these type of games?
    32:01- Quick Baseball Talk! Big SEC results in Week 3
    43:00- Have defenses caught up to college offenses?
    46:00- Super quick thoughts on Texas 

     

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    53 min

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