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Hr 3 - Austin Price joins the show + Battle brewing 

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Hr 2 - How Cam Ward is trending in the right direction + Peter Skoronski got paid

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Hr 1 - Titans scrimmage thoughts + We have a depth chart

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Doug Matthews breaks down all the action from early fall camp as Tennessee football gets ready for the upcoming season. We discuss position battles to key priorities for the coaching staff, and more!

Then, Former Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman and All-American Bill Mayo joins the show to share memories as a Vol and his thoughts on the current Tennessee football team.

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Former Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman and All-American Bill Mayo joins the show to share memories from his stellar career in Knoxville and give his thoughts on the current Tennessee football team.

• Vol History & Memories: Bill Mayo reflects on playing under Phillip Fulmer and John Majors, breaking the 11-year streak against Alabama in 1982, and blocking for Tennessee's first 1,000-yard rusher, Johnny Jones.

• The Evolution of the Offense: A look back at how the Vol offense transitioned in the early 1980s under offensive coordinators Walt Harris and Art Saunders.

• Fall Camp Observations: Bill shares his takeaways from attending a recent Tennessee practice, including his impressions of five-star tackle David Sanders and the overall size and athleticism of the modern offensive line.

• Behind the Scenes: A fun walkthrough of UT’s updated football facilities, player amenities, and modern training tech.

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In this segment, we break down early observations through the first three practices and analyze the biggest storylines shaping the Volunteers' 2026 season.

• Position Breakdown: The ongoing quarterback battle between McIntyre and Brandon, plus the search for impact players at edge rusher, linebacker, and wide receiver.

• 5 Key Fall Camp 'Musts': The essential lessons and priorities coaches must focus on—from working the depth chart to building fourth-quarter toughness.

• Players to Watch: A look at second-year players and key transfers primed to step into bigger roles this season.

• SEC Landscape: Quick thoughts on the Coaches Poll rankings and Tennessee’s tough SEC schedule ahead.

Plus, stick around for our new segment, "Do You Need Any Help?", where we dive into defense and team fundamentals.

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In this episode, Doug is first joined by CBS Sports college football insider Dennis Dodd break down the biggest storylines as fall camps open across the nation.

Then, Rebecca Hargrove (Paul), President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery, stops by, to reflect on the history, growth, and widespread impact of the lottery since its creation.

Next, veteran college football analyst "Mr. College Football" Tony Barnhart checks-in to break down he historical roots and legacy of quick-kick strategy, evaluate SEC roster depth and coaching dynamics following Nick Saban's departure, and more!

Finally, Big Ten Network commentator Charles Davis arrives, to share first-hand observations from his preseason training camp visits to Ohio State and Rutgers

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To close out the show, Doug Mathews is joined by former Tennessee safety, NFL analyst, and Big Ten Network commentator Charles Davis. Davis shares first-hand observations from his preseason training camp visits to Ohio State and Rutgers, detailing roster depth, coaching staff moves, and wide receiver recruiting. The conversation also touches on coaching relationships, NIL dynamics, and the competitive outlook at the top of the Big Ten.

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Doug Mathews is joined by veteran college football analyst "Mr. College Football" Tony Barnhart to break down the biggest storylines as fall training camps get underway. The pair discuss the historical roots and legacy of quick-kick strategy, evaluate SEC roster depth and coaching dynamics following Nick Saban's departure, and review initial Coaches Poll rankings. They also examine the political hurdles surrounding federal college sports legislation and analyze upcoming high-stakes decisions regarding College Football Playoff expansion.

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Doug Mathews is joined by Rebecca Hargrove (Paul), President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery, to reflect on the history, growth, and widespread impact of the lottery since its creation. Hargrove recounts moving to Tennessee in 2003 to help launch the lottery in January 2004, expanding from four initial Hope Scholarship programs to 15-16 educational funding programs today. The discussion covers sales growth, payout metrics ($3.5 million awarded daily to winners), and current jackpot highlights.

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