Titans Radio's Will Boling sits down with four-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons for a wide-ranging conversation about his season, the team's growth over the last three games and how he's helped the Nashville community this holiday season.

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Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with former UT Defensive Coordinator Doug Mathews! Coach Mathews talks with Scott Altizer, the Director of Football Operations at the University of Tennessee about all things related to Vol Football and takes a look into the transfer portal as well!

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Coach talks to Scott Altizer the Director of Football Operations at the University of Tennessee, provides an inside look at the current state and future of the Tennessee football program. The discussion covers the logistical and strategic challenges of modern college athletics, ranging from bowl game preparation and the impact of early enrollees to the shifting landscape of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and revenue sharing.

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This episode of Forklift System Football Saturday dives into the exciting world of college football as the playoffs approach. Coach discuss key matchups, including Alabama vs. Indiana and Texas Tech vs. Oregon, while reflecting on the impact of the transfer portal and coaching changes. With a focus on bowl games and player opt-outs, the conversation highlights the evolving landscape of college football and what fans can expect in the coming weeks.

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Coach is joined by Mark Blaudschun  to  analyzes the high-stakes landscape of college football, highlighting Michigan’s strategic hiring of Kyle Whittingham and predicting that the historic Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry will eventually become a regular Big 10 fixture. They provide  a detailed preview of upcoming bowl games, emphasizing that Miami’s success against Ohio State rests on quarterback Carson Beck’s consistency, while also weighing undefeated Indiana’s mental hurdles against Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Additionally, the hosts examine the clash between Texas Tech’s elite defense and Oregon’s speed in the Orange Bowl, alongside the Ole Miss vs. Georgia Sugar Bowl rematch, which they use to illustrate Georgia's mental toughness and Kirby Smart’s "deep end" coaching philosophy.

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Coach is joined by Dennis Dodd to break down a transformative era in football. The duo dives into the logistics behind the Kansas City Chiefs' 2031 move across the border and what the unprecedented "STAR bonds" deal means for the franchise's future.

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Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to discuss the current state of the Tennessee Volunteers as they prepare for the Music City Bowl against Illinois. They break down the impact of key opt-outs and transfer portal entries, including notable departures like Colton Hood, Joshua Josephs, and Chris Brazzell.

The conversation highlights the "silver lining" of bowl season: the opportunity for talented younger players and true freshmen to see significant snaps. They also provide a deep dive into the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, analyzing the legitimacy of Indiana, Georgia's championship form, and Texas Tech’s successful strategy of "buying a roster" through the portal and NIL.

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Charles Davis and Tony Barnhart join Coach to reflect on the seismic shifts in college football over the past two decades. The discussion covers the evolution from the traditional bowl and poll system to the current expanded playoff format, as well as the industry-changing 1984 Supreme Court ruling that deregulated television rights. The participants analyze how the transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) have created a new era of player mobility and parity, allowing schools like Vanderbilt and Indiana to compete more aggressively for talent. Finally, they examine the sport's massive financial growth and conference expansion, noting how the pursuit of national television markets has transformed regional rivalries and led to coaching and player compensation that was once considered "unheard of".

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Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews!  Today Coach covers various aspects of high school sports in Tennessee, focusing on the Oakland Patriots' successful football season, insights from Coach Kevin Creasy, the transition to basketball, and the upcoming Music City Hoop Fest. It also touches on local college football players and the impact of the transfer portal on high school athletics, concluding with reflections on family and New Year's resolutions.

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Tate is joined by the Tennessean's Tom Kreager to break down the local high school athletes making waves in the upcoming college bowl games. They highlight standout players like Caleb Beasley and Isaiah Horton, discussing their journeys from Middle Tennessee high schools to major programs like Alabama and Vanderbilt. The conversation shifts to a candid discussion on the "transfer portal" within Tennessee high school football, expressing concerns about the trend of athletes frequently switching schools and the impact of social media announcements on the sport's culture.

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