The Vols roll over Kentucky in Lexington 56-34, thanks to another monster performance from Joey Aguilar — but defensive lapses once again fuel the conversation: is it time for Tim Banks to go?

In This Episode:

• Offensive fireworks and Joey “Swag” Aguilar’s leadership

• Defense gives up 500 yards to Kentucky — what went wrong?

• Coaching accountability and tackling technique breakdowns

• J-Mello calls out Tennessee’s “Third-and-Banks”

• Boo Carter’s inconsistency and player development concerns

• Depth boost from Rodarius Jackson & Ethan Davis’ return

• Josh Heupel’s aggressiveness — finally keeping the pedal down

• Coaching changes? Who could replace Tim Banks?

• Final takeaways: Vols offense is elite — but only half the team plays elite football

🎙️ Hosted by The Vol Patriot & J-Mello

Tennessee travels to Lexington to face Kentucky in a critical SEC matchup. The Vol Patriot and J-Mello break down the Vols’ focus points after Alabama, offensive and defensive stats, and why execution will decide whether Tennessee stays in the playoff race.

In This Episode:

• Alabama loss recap — what Tennessee must fix

• Joey Aguilar’s stats: 1,948 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs

• Bishop, Thomas & Lewis leading the run game

• Tennessee’s defensive standouts: Carter, Farooq, Turrentine, Josephs

• Kentucky’s struggling QB Cutter Boley and 2-4 record

• Why Kentucky’s offense ranks 103rd nationally

• Keys to victory: execute, stay disciplined, and finish drives

• Final predictions and closing thoughts

In this special edition of The Vol Patriot Podcast, The Vol Patriot welcomes Vol Nation (Papa Tee) — a respected Vols voice from shows like The Swain Event and Boogie Bentley — to break down the four key plays that changed everything in Tennessee’s loss to Alabama.

In This Episode:

• Early defensive miscommunication on 3rd and 13 and how missing Spillman mattered

• The red-zone pick-six and what Joey Aguilar could’ve done differently

• Alabama’s 17-yard “grasshopper” run and why tackling discipline failed

• Fourth-quarter breakdown: over-pursuit and lack of containment on 4th-and-2

• Vol Nation’s film philosophy — alignment, assignment, and trust

• Why Tennessee’s WR fatigue and depth issues changed the game

• Looking ahead: how the Vols can still finish 10-2 and reach a major bowl

Tennessee’s trip to Tuscaloosa ends in frustration as the Vols hand Alabama 16 points off offensive mistakes. But this time, the defense wasn’t the problem — Tim Banks’ crew stepped up and kept it close.

In This Episode:

• Breaking down Tennessee’s first-half meltdown

• Joey Aguilar’s costly pick-six and the offense’s missed opportunities

• J-Mello sounds off on SEC officiating bias and pregame controversy

• Defensive stats, player highlights, and no-sack surprises

• Tim Banks’ redemption: why the defense isn’t the scapegoat this week

• How the Vols’ secondary fought back amid criticism

• Final thoughts on Josh Heupel’s road-game play-calling and team leadership

It’s rivalry week — the Third Saturday in October — and Tennessee is fired up for a trip to Bryant-Denny. The Vol Patriot & J-Mello break down every storyline, stat, and matchup heading into this SEC showdown.

In This Episode:

• Third Saturday in October history & why it matters to Vol Nation
• Joey Aguilar vs Ty Simpson — who really runs the SEC East?
• Key offensive players & stat leaders for Tennessee
• Alabama’s top playmakers & injury report
• Defensive breakdown and why Tim Banks must adjust
• How the Vols can beat Bama and silence the critics

Tennessee holds off Arkansas in a 34–31 thriller inside Neyland Stadium — but the narrow margin has fans asking questions about the defense.

In This Episode:

• The Vols start slow again after the bye week
• Officiating chaos and uncalled penalties frustrate Tennessee fans
• Joey Aguilar extends his 200+ yard streak to 28 straight games
• Deshaun Bishop rushes for 146 yards before injury; Peyton Lewis adds two TDs
• Standout defensive performances from Arian Carter, Farouk, and Hood
• Breaking down Tim Banks’ questionable play calling and prevent defense
• What must change before facing Alabama in Tuscaloosa

Tennessee is back from the bye week and set to battle Arkansas in Neyland Stadium — a redemption matchup after last season’s loss in Fayetteville.

The Vol Patriot and co-host J-Mello dive deep into the matchups, coaching changes, and what the Vols must do to stay hot.

In This Episode:

• Bobby Petrino returns to Arkansas as interim head coach
• How Sam Pittman’s firing changes the game plan
• Joey Aguilar’s breakout season and offensive stats update
• Arkansas’s key playmakers
• Defensive keys for Tim Banks and Arion Carter
• Why the Vols must start fast after the bye week
• Injury updates
• Final keys to victory — stay aggressive, protect Aguilar, and let Bu Carter return punt

Florida fans finally have something to smile about — a huge win over Texas. But before the confetti settles, it’s off to College Station for another battle — and maybe the biggest test yet for Billy Napier’s Gators.

In this episode:

• Recap of Florida’s win over Texas and DJ Lagway’s poised performance
• Dallas Wilson’s historic debut and what it means for the offense
• Defensive dominance and six sacks on Arch Manning
• Breaking down Texas A&M’s balanced attack and top-five ranking
• Why Napier’s job security could hinge on this game
• Final thoughts on the future of the program