On this week's episode of The RTI Low Down, Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are diving into a huge week for the Tennessee Football program. The guys start the show by discussing the Vols' big move to fire Tim Banks and the splash hire in acquiring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Bob and Chris are then joined by VFL and SEC Legend Kevin Burnett to talk about his time on Rocky Top, his thoughts on playing under defensive coordinators, Josh Heupel's current team, and more. The guys close down the show by breaking down Tennessee's 2026 schedule, Vol Hoops' tough test on the hardwood this week, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
8:30 Tennessee Fires Tim Banks, Hires Jim Knowles
21:25 VFL Kevin Burnett Talks Vol Football!
43:20 UT 2026 Schedule
50:17 Tennessee Basketball Faces Huge Test on Tuesday
1:01:06 Close
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Check out an all-new episode of The RTI Low-Down as hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are breaking down Sunday's massive news day with the College Football Playoff reveal and the following bowl game slate. The guys discuss how conference championship weekend impacted things, the group of five discussion, ways to potentially move forward with the playoffs, and much more. Bob and Chris also dive into Tennessee's upcoming bowl game selection with the Vols taking on Illinois to close down the month in Nashville. The guys also get into some Tennessee Basketball conversation after the Vols' loss to the Fighting Illini on Saturday night in Bridgestone Arena. It's a big episode... download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
2:35 College Football Playoff Bracket/Conference Championship Reactions
32:48 Tennessee Lands Music City Bowl vs Illinois
49:01 Vol Hoops Loss Against Illinois, What's Next For Tennessee?
1:01:26 Close
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On this week's episode of The RTI Low-Down, hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are breaking down the latest stories around Tennessee Football and the college football landscape after an eventful rivalry weekend, both on and off the field. Bob and Chris begin the show by reacting to Tennessee's loss to Vanderbilt and how Diego Pavia was too much for the Vols to handle in Neyland Stadium. The guys are then joined by VFL and media personality Jayson Swain to talk about some of the tough conversations around Tennessee Football, including the challenges within the program, changes that may need to be made, what the future looks like in Knoxville, and Josh Heupel's next steps. The guys then get into some broad college football talk with all the hirings and drama that unfolded in the SEC this weekend, including Lane Kiffin's highly talked-about move to LSU from Ole Miss. Bob and Chris close the show by breaking down Tennessee's run in the Players Era Festival before Thanksgiving. It's an episode that Tennessee fans simply can't miss out on... Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
4:19 Tennessee-Vanderbilt Recap, What Went Wrong?
8:14 VFL Jayson Swain Talks UT Football, Josh Heupel
38:13 College Football Coaching Carousel, Lane Kiffin Saga
50:40 Tennessee Basketball Players Era Recap 
59:51 Close
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Check out an all-new episode of The RTI Low-Down as hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are breaking down the latest stories around Tennessee Athletics! Bob and Chris begin the show by diving into Tennessee Football's big win against Florida and how the Vols were able to handle business and get it done. The guys are then joined by legendary Tennessee quarterback Casey Clausen to talk about UT Football and QB Joey Aguilar! Bob and Chris wrap up the show by talking about the Lane Kiffin saga, college football playoffs, Tennessee Basketball in Las Vegas, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
3:00 Tennessee Dismantles Florida
23:34 VFL Casey Clausen Joins The Show!
37:40 Lane Kiffin Saga/College Football Playoffs
48:42 Tennessee Basketball Beats Rutgers in Las Vegas
59:35 Close
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On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are speaking with legendary Tennessee basketball player Chris Lofton about the Vols' hoops team! Bob and Chris also break down the latest in Tennessee Football, including a recap of the New Mexico State game, a preview of the Florida game, Boo Carter's status, and much more. The guys close down the show by talking about some of the biggest storylines around the SEC. It's a big episode... Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
6:04 VFL Chris Lofton Talks Tennessee Hoops!
26:35 Football: NMSU Recap, Joey Aguilar's Showing
40:00 Football: Florida Preview, Implications of Vols' Game Against the Gators
50:23 College Football Playoffs, Around the SEC
1:02:17 Close
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Check out the latest episode of The RTI Low-Down as hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are breaking down the weekend in Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show with a full recap of Tennessee's loss to Oklahoma on Saturday in Knoxville and discuss what went wrong in the game and the reaction surrounding head coach Josh Heupel. Bob and Chris are then joined by VFL Ron Slay to talk a little Tennessee Hoops. Slay discusses Tennessee freshman Nate Ament, what this team looks like heading into the season, and even shares some classic stories about his time at UT. The guys then close down the show by talking about Tennessee Football's AP Poll ranking, the start of the Vol Basketball season, Josh Elander's splash hire with the baseball program, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
2:00 Tennessee-Oklahoma Full Recap
25:15 VFL Ron Slay Talks Tennessee Basketball & Nate Ament
51:25 AP Poll Reaction, Tennessee Football's Final Stretch
52:45 Vol Hoops Around The Corner
57:08 Josh Elander's Splash Hire For Tennessee Baseball
1:01:01 Close
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Check out the latest episode of The RTI Low-Down as hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are diving into a MASSIVE week around Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show with a full breakdown of Tennessee's lopsided win over Kentucky before moving to the news of Josh Elander's hiring from Saturday. Bob and Chris are joined by Tennessee Baseball's Reese Chapman to get the low-down on Josh Elander and everything there is to know about the newly promoted head coach. The guys close down the show with some talk about Tennessee Basketball and other SEC football news. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
3:25 Tennessee-Kentucky Reaction
24:15 Josh Elander Hired as Vols' Head Coach
25:47 Tennessee Baseball's Reese Chapman Breaks Down Josh Elander's Style
43:45 Tennessee-Duke Basketball Recap
54:32 Looking Ahead at SEC Football
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Check out the latest episode of The RTI Low-Down as hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are breaking down a loaded weekend in Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show by recapping Tennessee's 37-20 loss to Alabama and what it means for the future of the Vols' season. Bob and Chris are then joined by VFL and the SEC Network's Chris Burke to talk about the latest news and reports surrounding Tennessee HC Tony Vitello and the San Francisco Giants. Bob and Chris then close down the show by talking about Florida firing Billy Napier, candidates for the job, what's happening in the SEC, and the Vols' next game against Kentucky. It's a HUGE episode... Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
2:00 Tennessee-Alabama Recap
25:39 VFL Chris Burke Talks Tony Vitello News
48:00 Florida Fires Billy Napier - What's Next?
56:05 Looking Ahead in the SEC
1:00:16 Close
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Check out the latest episode of The RTI Low-Down as hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are joined by Alabama Radio's Chris Stewart to preview all things Tennessee-Alabama before the Third Saturday in October matchup coming up this weekend in Tuscaloosa. Bob and Chris also dive into Tennessee's win over Arkansas, Joey Aguilar's journey through the season, James Franklin's firing, the Week 8 slate, and more! Download and subscribe to The RTI Low-Down TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
3:00 Tennessee-Arkansas Recap
26:12 Alabama Radio's Chris Stewart Previews Tennessee-Alabama
47:27 James Franklin's Firing Rocks CFB World
53:10 Week 8 Preview
56:08 Close
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Check out the latest episode of the RTI Low-Down as Chris Low is joined by RTI's Ryan Schumpert with Bob Baskerville out this week to talk all things Tennessee and SEC Football. The guys assess Tennessee Football's outlook at the open date, the chaos that happened in the SEC during Week 6, intriguing games for the Week 7 slate, and much more. Chris and Ryan are also joined by legendary VFL Dale Jones to hear his thoughts on the 1985 Sugar Vols before that team is honored this weekend in Knoxville during Tennessee's game against Arkansas. It's an episode you won't want to miss! Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
2:30 Tennessee's Open Date Assessment
14:30 VFL Dale Jones Talks '85 Sugar Vols
35:07 Tennessee-Arkansas Preview
45:48 Taking a Look at SEC Ball
59:34 Close
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