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The Volunteer State

The Volunteer State

By: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
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The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.

2025 USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
Episodes
  • Reacting to Tim Banks firing, signing class and Music City Bowl

    Reacting to Tim Banks firing, signing class and Music City Bowl
    Dec 9 2025

    Tim Banks is fired. Tennessee is retooling its roster, first with recruits and eventually transfers. And there’s still a Music City Bowl to be played. Adam Sparks and John Adams break down a busy December for the Vols.
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    43 mins
  • Boo Carter’s exit and Tennessee anxiety over Florida game

    Boo Carter’s exit and Tennessee anxiety over Florida game
    Nov 18 2025

    Boo Carter is no longer a Vol. Joey Aguilar looks a little shaky. And the curse of The Swamp is lingering around Tennessee. Adam Sparks and John Adams react to Carter’s exit and tell UT fans whether they should be worried about the Florida game.
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    41 mins
  • Should Tennessee focus on finishing strong or future at quarterback?

    Should Tennessee focus on finishing strong or future at quarterback?
    Nov 11 2025

    With Tennessee out of the playoff race, are fans still focused on the 2025 season or the future? Adam and John discuss UT’s next QB and the potential of staff changes, as well as the bowl outlook.
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    51 mins
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