Power-T Talk

Welcome to Power-T Talk, Year 2026! We are back and discussing the world of college football as we delve into the playoffs and the silly season that is the transfer portal. First, we discuss the current landscape of college football; how legitimate is a national title in 2026? And what era produced the "most legitimate" titles? In reviewing the Music City Bowl, what our the main takeaways from Tennessee's loss? Tennessee announced their defensive staff, we give a quick synopsis of the new coaches on that side of the bowl. Looking at the transfer portal and what Tennessee has lost...but also which transfer out bothered us the most. Then we review the upcoming five days of playoff games and give (unserious) predictions!

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Power-T Talk brings the final Carol of the Bells in 2025! We will return the first week of January, but first we must go over what we have on Santa's list! We look into tidings of comfort and joy that bowl season brings and if is has the same Christmas Spirit it used to. We look to see what underclassmen could be promoted to important elves on defense in the bowl game against Illinois. Mike Matthews was on the sleigh team in 2025, but could he become the head reindeer with a breakout bowl game for Tennessee's offense? As Illinois looks to grinch away a victory from Tennessee, we preview what gifts Bret Bielema's team could bring to the Music City Bowl. Peyton Lewis is hitting the transfer portal but is it worth having a Blue Christmas about it? We unwrap what the playoff games brought us over the weekend and predict which teams not will not have themselves a merry little christmas time with the Quarterfinals upcoming. 

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

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Welcome back to Power-T Talk! This week, we shift the focus to the hardwood and go over the Tennessee Basketball team's first 11 days. We look at the positives and negatives and what we are looking forward to as we inch closer to conference play. Then we go over our favorite plays for the 2025 football season and what holiday cheer it brought us. We have a fun little game and do a holiday wish list for the football team in 2026. Then we go over the departures so far for Tennessee and the impact it will have on the program.

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Power-T Talk continues to chug through the college football lull with big news and a big change at defensive coordinator. Daniel and Zack break down Tim Banks' firing and review his tenure at Tennessee. With the quick decision to go with veteran Jim Knowles, we break down how the scheme can bring success to Tennessee's defense and how accomplished Jim Knowles' resume is. Joey Aguilar is suing to get one more year of college football, but is this actually good for Tennessee in the long-term? The college playoff committee loves to cause a stir; we break down the fallout of Notre Dame's meltdown and initial playoff thoughts. Plus, we Around The NCAA and continue to ride Moore coaching carousel news.

0:00- Introduction...Make College Football Again

Remember, remember, the 29th of November. After the last four years of dominating the in-state rivalry, Tennessee got a taste of their own medicine after Vanderbilt exacted sweet revenge with a 45-24 beatdown of our Volunteers. Power-T Talk looks and discusses the tragic performance by the defense and if it was enough to convince us to move on from key defensive coaches. We also discuss some of the offensive issues that plagued Tennessee in the second half. Then Baton Rouge calls us to podcast about Lane Kiffin and his inability to help himself. Plus, we go Around The NCAA and circle things up with the coaching carousel. 

0:00- Introduction...Disgusting performance

Power-T Talk is back in time for your Thanksgiving Holiday! For Florida, they backed down and there was no easy out from the Tennessee onslaught. We go over what the victory means, plus our grades for offense and defense. A big game awaits the Vols in Neyland as Vanderbilt looks to continue their playoff bid. We break down elite the Commodores offense is and how the Vols can try to contain Diego Pavia. After the Vols got their swagger back, we believe the offense is going to put up points on Vanderbilt's suspect defense. We also pick who wins the Tri-Star Showdown on Saturday. In Around The NCAA, we break down Rivalry Week, and what games we will keep our eye on, plus controversial diatribe about conference championships. 

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Power-T Talk previews the Tennessee Florida game, one of the SEC's best rivalries! First, we review the mundane New Mexico State performance and if it actually matters. Also, what's going on with the backup QB role? Then we preview what Florida does on offense and defense and how Tennessee can attack both sides of the ball. Daniel asks Zack is some of his concerns about this game are logical or illogical, plus Zack goes off about being coaching aggressively in this game. Looking ahead, how big of a difference is 7-5 and 9-3 for the program? Then finally some Around the NCAA talk with the coaching carousel and why Mike Leach was right about committees. 

0:00- Introduction...Daniel (and fam) go to Neyland

With Tennessee playing a buy game in November, Power-T Talk went a little more broad in this week's episode. First, wetalk about the November schedule and the impact conference realignment has had for November. Then we go through the ratings for both the offense and defense; does it matchup with our overall view of the season on both sides of the ball? Then we have some fun, drafting a 7-on-7 backyard football team with the current crop of college football players. We do a twirl on the coaching carousel and how the NIL/portal era has changed college football head coaches. Finally, we give a couple scattered Tennessee thoughts to bring them 

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Basketball season is here! And Power-T Talk has got you covered! After doing a quick dive into college basketball in 2025, we go in-depth into Rick Barnes' program and why Tennessee basketball has never been better. We praise Barnes' adaptability and the adjustments he has made that has correlated into unprecedented success at Tennessee. Then, we break down Nate Ament's game and what he can mean for Tennessee in 2025-2026. We then breakdown the other new incoming players and preview the roster, along with our biggest concern for the upcoming season. Then, we finally talk about Josh Elander being hired as the new Tennessee baseball coach. 

0:00-Introduction/College Basketball!

After a crushing loss to Oklahoma, Power-T Talk is back to discuss Tennessee football. We review how the Vols lost themselves and made too many mistakes to win such an important football game. Then we talk about the frustrations currently with the program. We have a small diatribe about Vol fans saying the season over. We then break down and give our offensive and defensive grades for the week. We wrap it with Neyland's atmosphere and go Around The NCAA. 

0:00-Introduction/ How the Vols lost themselves