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2014/08/12
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2026/10/23
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A Tennessee Volunteers Athletics Podcast featuring lots of football talk and all things related to your Tennessee Volunteers
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Time To Play The Gamecocks
2026/10/23
Welcome to Power-T Talk! After a monster victory against Alabama, Tennessee will head to Columbia, SC to take on the Gamecocks. After discussing an underrated aspect of Tennessee athletics, we take a little inventory on Tennessee. Is the offense currently sustainable with the weak passing game? Daniel & Zack discuss the most impressive aspect of Tennessee's elite defense.
Then Power-T Talk deep dives into Shane Beamer's squad. The boys discuss how to stop LaNorris Sellers and the scary SC running attack. Then the podcast looks into why Tennessee might be able to get some big plays and the success Josh Heupel has had against South Carolina's defense. Then it's X-Factor/One Big Thing time with predictions. Finally, they go Around The NCAA and preview the upcoming slate
0:00- Introduction
0:52- Shouting out an underappreciated part of Tennessee athletics
4:54- Tennessee has to move on to South Carolina
10:31- Is the offense sustainable currently?
23:59- Most impressive part about the Vols defense
32:55- Previewing South Carolina's elite offense
52:34- Weakness vs. Weakness...does Tennesse have an edge against a mediocre Gamecock defense?
1:07:18- X-Factors/One Big Thing/Predictions
1:18:10- Around The NCAA & The Third Watch
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The Red Team
2026/10/16
Power T-Talk is back with a massive, jam packed episode! Before getting into Alabama, Daniel and Zack review the Arkansas game, specifically George MacIntyre's first start. Then the boys get heated about the lackadasical approach to the end of the first half. Plus, praising some players that might have gotten overlook with all eyes on the QB.
Then, the Red Team comes to town in a massive top 20 showdown in Neyland. Power-T Talk deep dives into Keelon Russell's impact on the Tide offense and how Jim Knowles will gameplan to stop it. Can Tennessee get back on track against Alabama's defense? Where can Tennessee attack? Then predictions are given and a quick tour Around the NCAA!
0:00- Introduction
0:50- 5-1 All The Same!
4:08- Grading George
9:33- More end of half shenanigans!
21:24- Other Arkansas thoughts
31:11- Daniel's Quick Diatribe!
36:16- The special theatre of "The Third Saturday in October"
41:54- Preview Alabama's offense...what will DeBoer & Grubb come up with?
59:53- Can Tennessee turn around the offense against Bama?
1:11:24- Picking X-Factors...who makes the big plays?
1:18:26- Predictions
1:27:52- Coaching Stakes...who needs a win?
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Answering The Call
2026/10/08
Power-T Talk is back! Before getting into the big topic in Knoxville, Daniel & Zack ask a forgotten, but important question...is Tennessee football currently fun to watch? Then the guys go into the QB controversy and what they want to see from George MacIntyre moving forward. Plus, the podcast shouts out important players from the Auburn game. We do a medium dive into Arkansas along with a good upcoming Week 6 CFB schedule. Finally, some super quick NFL talk!
0:00- Introduction
2:49- Is Tennesee football...fun?
9:58- Every SEC game feels like a struggle
16:17- Unlike Josh Heupel, we answer questions about the QB
31:33- The stud players against Auburn
39:14- Final Auburn thoughts
43:19- Previewing Arkansas and the bad vibes around the Razorback program
57:50- Looking at Week 6 in College Football!
1:21:24- Super quick NFL check-in
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An Ole' Fashioned Barn Au-Burner
2026/10/02
Power-T Talk is back previewing the Tennessee Volunteers meeting old SEC foe the Auburn Tigers! Daniel & Zack deep dive with a massive Auburn preview, but first welcome Alex Golesh back to Neyland and how his offense will look on Saturday. Then the boys look to find answers and if Tennessee can bounce back offensively after a putrid game against Texas. What's one thing we want to see and predictions as well. Plus...the hypocrisy of the "Save College Sports Act"
0:00- Introduction
0:50- Auburn...hello old friend
7:32- Alex Golesh...does Tennessee miss him?
12:43- Auburn and the wide choice offense
26:26- How Tennessee can bounce back offensively
38:16- One thing we are looking for and predictions
48:54- Around The NCAA; Week 5 preview and the third watch
1:00:31- The Save College Sports Act and the hypocrisy around it
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A Lone-ly Star State Of Affairs
2026/09/30
Welcome to Power-T Talk! Daniel and Zack return to talk about an incredibly frustrating loss to the Texas Longhorns. What did Texas do on defense to give Tennessee such fits? Plus, an absolute dress down of the offensive line performance from Tennessee. The boys give flowers to Jim Knowles' defense and some individual shout outs. Also, why do our final drives needing a score continue to suck? And then finally, we laugh at USC & Lincoln Riley.
0:00- Introduction
0:48- An ass kicking...but also with hopes spoiled
7:27- Belt To Ass from Will Muschamp
13:39- O-Line should be ashamed
18:30- Was there anything we could have done offensively to adjust?
35:00- The defense was cooking though!
43:33- How good is Texas?
48:12- The final drive...why does this keep happening!?!
1:01:21- LOLincoln Riley and other Around the NCAA thoughts!
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A Texas Sun Sized Preview
2026/09/23
Power-T Talk is back with a Texas-sized preview going into a massive SEC showdown in Neyland. Daniel and Zack talk about the impact of Saturday's game and what this could mean for Tennessee in 2026. Then the boys go deep into their bag and break down Steve Sarkisian's Texas offense. Then, a preview of what to expect with Tennessee's offense and how they can score on the vaunted Texas defense. A breakdown of key stats and X factors. Plus some predictions and previewing a damn good slate in Week 4!
0:00- Introduction
0:49- UT vs. UT, Sam Houston vs. Davy Crocket, etc.
7:59- Describe this game in one sentence
13:38- The Steve Sarkisian Texas Offense
38:39- How Tennessee attacks Texas' defense
58:28- Key Stats and X Factors for Saturday
1:07:48- Predictions
1:11:59- Week 4 Slate...DAMN GOOD SLATE
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We Kenne-“Saw” a 3-0 Start Comin
2026/09/21
Power-T Talk is back on Monday night, giving a quick review of Tennessee's 42-9 victory over the Kennesaw State Owls! Daniel and Zack break down their biggest takeaways from the Vols week 3 victory, plus any concerns after 3 games. The boys ask about the future of these G6 games for SEC teams, plus go Around the NCAA and very quick Texas thoughts before a mega preview later in the week!
0:00- Introduction
0:49- Get the W and leave healthy
5:01- Biggest takeaways from Kennesaw State
10:01- Offense...a little start and stop
21:10- Is this just the passing game in 2026?
27:50- Is the gap in talent too big to schedule these type of games?
32:01- Quick Baseball Talk! Big SEC results in Week 3
43:00- Have defenses caught up to college offenses?
46:00- Super quick thoughts on Texas
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Sting Like A Bishop
2026/09/16
Power-T Talk is back to discuss Tennessee's victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday. We start with discussing both defense and offense performances from the Vols decisive win over the Yellow Jackets. We break down the aggressive nature of the Vols defense., then go over Tennessee's success on offense with the run game. A in-depth dive into Brandon Faizon's connection to Radarious Jackson in the 1st quarter. Plus, a quick Kennesaw State preview and what we caught our eye in Week 2 Around The NCAA. Finally, a week 3 preview as we hit the halfway point in September.
0:00- Introduction
0:48- Tennessee handled business
7:09- Defensive Review
20:17- Offensive Review
32:26- Play of the week: Radarious Jackson's 45 yard catch
48:27- The long-term issues with penalties on the road
53:29- Quick Kennesaw State Preview
59:59- Around The NCAA Week 2 Review
1:14:01- "The Third Grind" and Ole-Miss LSU Preview
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Float Like A Butterly...
2026/09/09
Welcome to Power-T Talk's Georgia Tech Preview! After a ho-hum victory against Furman, the Vols head down to Atlanta to take on the Yellow Jackets. We break down both the offense and defense of Georgia Tech after their surprising loss to Colorado and where the Vols have the advantages. Also, what questions are we looking for answers after Saturday night? Then we talk Week 2 slate with what catches our eye. Then...will LSU win its staring contest with the SEC?
0:00- Introduction
0:49- Georgia Tech on Offense
20:36- Georgia Tech on Defense
33:00- What we are specifically looking for on Saturday night
37:48- Looking at the Week 2 Slate
52:04- LSU versus The World (Go World!)
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A Successful Crusade Against Furman
2026/09/06
We have football to talk about! The Vols expectedly trounced the Furman Paladins in week 1 with a 56-9 victory on Saturday. Daniel and Zack talk about what stood out on offense and the debut of Faizon Brandon. Then we get into the weeds of the Offensive Line shuffling and some of the formations Tennessee ran. We go in-depth about what we liked from the defense and Xavier Gilliam's monster performance. To wrap it up, we look for some better solutions in Week 1 and how the schedule can improve instead of seeing so many blowouts.
0:00- Introduction
0:56- With the caveat of...what stood out?
8:38- Offense standout players
14:17- O-Line shuffling & offensive formations
20:55- Runningback group
25:10- Defense standout players
29:37- Aggressive defense showed out
34:02- Who is Tennessee's best player post week 1?
37:14- The "meaningless" feeling of a lot of week 1 matchups
49:24- Final thoughts on Week 1
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Together, We Made It. Football Is Back
2026/09/02
Football...Is...Back! Power-T Talk goes through game by game and picks how Tennessee will fare in the 2026 season. We also discuss Vols in the NFL...does it matter that Tennessee isn't having great NFL success? We do a playoff pick...draft??? Also, what is the best & worst case scenario for Tennessee's season in 2026?
0:00- Introduction
0:56- Tennessee Vols and the NFL...does it matter?
12:41- Playoff Pick...Draft!
32:07- Predictions for the first half
47:08- Predictions for the second half
1:03:47- Best case/Worst case scenario
1:15:19- Score prediction for Furman
1:19:24- Week 0 Thoughts
1:32:09- Small podcast update/future scheduling
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My Tennessee Mountain HOme
2026/08/26
On August 25th, 2026, a true superstar passed away. Dolly Parton, The Icon, passed away at 80. Power-T Talk gives a memoriam about a story too good for Hollywood and the impact Dolly Parton had on the state of Tennessee.
In football, Power-T Talks speaks about the naming of Faizon Brandon as the starting QB for the University of Tennessee and what his expectations should be. Daniel and Zack take on some College Football 2026 resolutions for the upcoming season. Then we do a preview of Tennessee's defense in 2026 and the position groups. To end, we discuss how Lane Kiffin is the worst and what the SEC's ruling regarding "NFL players' means moving forward
0:00- Introduction
1:06- The Icon, Dolly Parton
13:47- Brandon Faizon, starting QB
25:33- College Football Resolutions for 2026
39:10- Is the Defensive line the weak link for Tennessee in 2026?
49:08- The defensive backfield will be better!
58:01- Faith...in our linebackers?
1:01:22- Special Teams...can it be a strength?
1:05:31- "Sanctity" in amateurism and why Lane Kiffin is the worst
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2026 Tennessee Offense Preview
2026/08/21
Power-T Talk is back with another episode with a massive breakdown of the 2026 Tennessee offense. From previews to each positional group to breakdown of the changes Tennessee might implement on offense, Power-T Talk goes deep into what to expect from the offense this fall. And yes, plenty of QB talk!
Ask Not What Tennessee Football Can Do For You...
2026/08/18
Welcome to Tennessee Football "State of the Program" 2026 episode! Daniel and Zack deep dive into Tennessee Football's program and take a local and national look at where Tennessee Football is under Josh Heupel, going into year 6 under the Heupel regime. Power-T Talk talk starts with some unfortunate injury news and a little AP Top 25 talk before deep diving into the Tennessee Football program.
0:00- Introduction
3:58- Edrees Farooq season-ending injury
7:58- AP Top 25 thoughts
16:32- State of the Program...Heupel's bread and butter
31:47- Transfer Portal...woes?
38:02- Hope for defensive improvement
40:58- What is Tennessee's ceiling under Heupel?
59:34- Where is the program currently at nationally?
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Late Summer AC Malfunctions
2026/08/03
Hello everyone and welcome to Power-T Talk! On this episode, Daniel and Zack get into the NCAA's terrible suspension of Arion Carter. Why does the NCAA do this? Then, Daniel gives some thoughts on Zack's "Perfect College World". For the main course of the podcast, we delve into a massive deep dive into Jim Knowles' defense. What are the main changes we can expect in 2026? And what do Jim Knowles' defense look to accomplish? Finally, Daniel gives some thoughts on EA Sports' new NCAA game.
0:00- Introduction/Arion Carter suspension
12:47- Reviewing Zack's "Perfect College Football World"
24:33- How would Z's conferences separate the "haves and have-nots"
29:15- Deep Dive into Jim Knowles' Defense
57:21- EA Sports College Football 2027 Thoughts
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wU-Tang Vol 2019/08/09
OFF THE CHICKEN
It’s been long enough Z.
Great podcast and content though boys!
RnDdude 2014/09/11
Go, Vols!
Great idea, these podcasts. Keep 'em comin'. Coach Jones gives us hope again!
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