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Check out a new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are breaking down a big news week in the world of Tennessee Football. The guys start the show by talking about Jake Merklinger's exit to the transfer portal and the Music City Bowl before diving into their thoughts on the Vols' hiring of Jim Knowles as the next defensive coordinator. They then get into Tennessee's biggest needs in the transfer portal, the Legend Bey saga, 2026 scheduling notes, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY!- - -Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage:Online: www.RockyTopInsider.comTwitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsiderTikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top InsiderApple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press PassRTI Writers: @RSchump00, @Ric_Butler, @JackFosterMedia, and @RyanTSylvia on TwitterThe RTI Low-Down (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): Bob Baskerville and Chris LowPancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed BaconDownload the WATE6+ Smart TV App!

GoVols247's Ryan Callahan and Patrick Brown catch up on a busy December of Tennessee football news.We go in-depth on the hire of Jim Knowles as the new defensive coordinator for the Vols after they parted ways with Tim Banks after five seasons following a stark regression on the field in 2025.What is next for Knowles's staff? How will the Vols handle the first-year issues he's had at previous stops? We also touched on the latest contract situations for Tennessee's assistant coachesTennessee has had three players declare for the NFL Draft in CB Jermod McCoy, All-SEC WR Chris Brazzell II and Arion Carter. We give our thoughts on those situations and the latest on CB Colton Hood and OT Lance Heard. We also revealed some other players who might not play in the Music City Bowl.Then we talked all things transfer portal, from the players Tennessee has entering it next month to the fascinating QB situation and other positions to target in January. Are the Vols going to be high-end portal shopping for a QB despite the presence of George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon? What are the portal priorities for Knowles on defense? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Wischnowsky returns to ESPN 93.5 to talk Illini athletics! Dave gives his thoughts on Luke Altmyer playing in the Music City Bowl, Illini basketball & the Braggin' Rights game against Mizzou, and much more! A must-listen conversation! Plus we give you a check of today's Illini headlines, a recap of our Tuesday Draft, and Kurtis' Curveballs.

Luke Altmyer met with the media and discussed his decision to play in the Music City Bowl. We react to Luke's comments and give you a check of today's Illini Headlines. The IHSA voted "YES" on Propsal 19, which will expand the post season from 256 to 384 teams. The news has been met with mixed reactions. We explain the changes and give our reactions. Plus, Evan and Kurtis go head-to-head with College Playoff Predictions! Who's winning the national championship?

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football's prep for the Music City Bowl; the impact of Gabe Jacas, J.C. Davis and Matthew Bailey missing the game; QB Luke Altmyer playing in the game; the transfer portal and more. Then the guys discuss Illini women's basketball's 10-1 start, what's encouraging and what more they will learn in Big Ten play. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J Leman is back in studio for a full hour on The Drive! The conversation starts with football and moves to basketball. We talk about the risk/reward of Luke Altmyer playing in the Music City Bowl. Plus, JC Davis and Gabe Jacas are sitting out of the game. The Tennessee Vols are currently sitting at 3 point favorites.  Plus, J gives his thoughts on Brad Underwood calling out David Mirkovic's poor practices ahead of the game against Nebraska. This caused the text lines to BLOW up! 

This hour featured conversation about the Music City Bowl, Diego Pavia, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara talking Vols football with VFL Heath Shuler as UT prepares for Illinois in the Music City Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VFL Heath Shuler joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to talk about UT prepping for Illinois in the upcoming Music City Bowl and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour featured conversation about the Music City Bowl, Diego Pavia, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara talking Vols football with VFL Heath Shuler as UT prepares for Illinois in the Music City Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VFL Heath Shuler joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to talk about UT prepping for Illinois in the upcoming Music City Bowl and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VFL Heath Shuler joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to talk about UT prepping for Illinois in the upcoming Music City Bowl and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara talking Vols football with VFL Heath Shuler as UT prepares for Illinois in the Music City Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with former UT Defensive Coordinator Doug Mathews! On this week's show, Doug reacts to the biggest news of the offseason: the hiring of Jim Knowles as Tennessee's new Defensive Coordinator. Doug explains why the 60-year-old veteran is the "proven" solution the Vols need, breaking down Knowles' aggressive philosophy and his ability to fix the fundamental tackling and containment issues that plagued the defense in 2025. As the Vols prepare to face Illinois in the Music City Bowl on December 30th, Doug outlines the team's holiday practice schedule and discusses the current roster turnover. He also tackles the biggest question mark for 2026: the quarterback position. Will Josh Heupel stick with his talented young guns like Merklinger and McIntyre, or look for a veteran in the portal? Doug weighs in on what he calls the "toughest decision" of Heupel's tenure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of Big Orange Sunday with former UT Defensive Coordinator Doug Mathews! On this week's show, Doug reacts to the biggest news of the offseason: the hiring of Jim Knowles as Tennessee's new Defensive Coordinator. Doug explains why the 60-year-old veteran is the "proven" solution the Vols need, breaking down Knowles' aggressive philosophy and his ability to fix the fundamental tackling and containment issues that plagued the defense in 2025. As the Vols prepare to face Illinois in the Music City Bowl on December 30th, Doug outlines the team's holiday practice schedule and discusses the current roster turnover. He also tackles the biggest question mark for 2026: the quarterback position. Will Josh Heupel stick with his talented young guns like Merklinger and McIntyre, or look for a veteran in the portal? Doug weighs in on what he calls the "toughest decision" of Heupel's tenure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illini football's Gabe Jacas has officially declared for the NFL Draft and will not play in the Music City Bowl. We look back on Gabe's career at Illinois and look at potential fits at the NFL level. Brad Underwood met with the media ahead of tomorrow's game against #23 Nebraska at State Farm Center. We have the full press conference this hour. The Sherrone Moore-Michigan story has another twist. We have the latest news and what's next for the Wolverines. And Kurtis throws them Curveballs!

BREAKING Illini news - Luke Altmyer WILL play in the Music City Bowl. We react to the news and what it means for Illinois vs Tennessee. Carson Gourdie covers the Illini for WICS-TV. We get his reaction to the Altmyer news and his thoughts on Illinois basketball's game against Nebraska. Plus score predictions for Illinois vs Nebraska and our Friday Toasts!

Hour 1 of December 12, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about the contract figures that have been released for new Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Then, Jacob has ETSU women's basketball coach Brenda Mock Brown's postgame interview after their win over UNC Asheville. Also, Jacob talks about Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell declaring for the NFL Draft and opting out of the Music City Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ric Butler, and Ryan Sylvia are breaking down a huge week in Tennessee Athletics. The guys begin the show by discussing Tennessee's huge move of firing defensive coordinator Tim Banks, what it means for the program, and some potential names to watch in the Vols' search. They then move into Sunday's news of Tennessee being selected to the Music City Bowl and discuss which UT players they could see potentially opting out of the game. The guys close down the show by talking about Tennessee's early signing day class and more news from around the CFB landscape. Download and subscribe TODAY!- - -0:00 Intro14:28 Tennessee Fires Tim Banks as DC24:50 Potential Names to Know in DC Search46:28 Music City Bowl Reaction - Who Could Potentially Opt Out?57:30 Early Signing Period1:04:37 College Football Playoffs Thoughts/Notre Dame1:12:48 Close- - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage:Online: www.RockyTopInsider.comTwitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsiderTikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top InsiderApple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press PassRTI Writers: @RSchump00, @Ric_Butler, @JackFosterMedia, and @RyanTSylvia on TwitterThe RTI Low-Down (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): Bob Baskerville and Chris LowPancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed BaconDownload the WATE6+ Smart TV App!- - -#tennessee #vols #tennesseefootball #tennesseebasketball #sec #tennesseevols

Hour 3 of December 10, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about the awkward situation at Arizona State with quarterback Sam Leavitt's plan to enter the transfer portal. Then, Jacob talks with Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to talk about Tim Banks being fired, what the search for a new defensive coordinator could like, early signing day for the Vols, Legend Bey, Music City Bowl, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend talks with Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to talk about Tim Banks being fired, what the search for a new defensive coordinator could like, early signing day for the Vols, Legend Bey, Music City Bowl, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

The Music City Bowl matchup is set between Tennessee and Illinois.  CEO and President Scotty Ramsey joins the show to discuss the latest.  The Heisman Trophy finalists were revealed, and Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia will be headed to New York.  Will and should Pavia win?  We take your phones.  Robby has the Rob Rant of the day.

Tony Basilio talks the Vols in the Music City Bowl and Tim Banks' firing. David Cutcliffe talks the state of CFB's bowls.

Brandt Dolce of The Champaign Room rejoins me to recap Illinois' men's basketball win over Tennessee in Nashville (3:42), discuss Brad Underwood's offensive template (23:02) and the challenging schedule ahead (34:21), and preview this week's Big Ten matchups versus Ohio State (41:11) and Nebraska (48:39). We also break women's basketball's dominant win against Indiana (61:09), the Illini's "magic number" (64:35), and preview their upcoming matchup with Mizzou (69:14). Finally, we look ahead to the Music City Bowl (74:25) and discuss this season's CFP controversy (88:28) and why nobody seems to want outcomes decided on the field (96:33). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeremy Werner chats with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner and GoVols247's Ben McKee about Illinois and Tennessee playing in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 in Nashville. Werner and Wagner discuss what the bowl game means for the Illini program and potential opt-outs and what's ahead for the coaching staff and transfer portal. McKee then breaks down Tennessee's season, the Vols' dismissal of DC Tim Banks and UT's level of motivation for the bowl game. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's J Leman vs Evan Stone with Kurtis Allen as the referee!  Evan said the committee "got it right" with their playoff selections and J completely disagrees. We dive into the bracket and the debate is incredible. Which team does J think SHOULD NOT be in the playoffs? The answer might surprise you! Plus, we take a look at the Illini vs the Vols in the Music City Bowl on October 30th.  This is a MUST-LISTEN hour!

This hour featured conversation about the Vols selection to the Music City Bowl, the College Football Playoffs, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour two of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the guys speak with Scott Ramsey, the CEO and President of the Nashville Sports Council, about the Music City Bowl, which will be Tennessee against Illinois. The guys discuss the Titans' win over the Browns. The guys interview Meredith Luckett from the Nashville Children's Alliance about the cause and toy drive this week. 

The guys speak with Scott Ramsey, the CEO and President of the Nashville Sports Council, about the Music City Bowl, which will be Tennessee against Illinois. Listen to hear more!

Hour 2 of SportsTalk featured Vince Ferrara and Charley Collier talking Vols football as they discover who they're playing the Music City Bowl, Vols hoops after they fall to Illinois, and the CFP bracket. Plus, comments from Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of SportsTalk featured Vince Ferrara and Charley Collier breaking down the CFP bracket, as well as UT football facing Illinois in the Music City Bowl, Vols hoops falling to Illinois in the Music City Madness, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour featured conversation about the Vols selection to the Music City Bowl, the College Football Playoffs, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of SportsTalk featured Vince Ferrara and Charley Collier talking Vols football as they discover who they're playing the Music City Bowl, Vols hoops after they fall to Illinois, and the CFP bracket. Plus, comments from Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of SportsTalk featured Vince Ferrara and Charley Collier breaking down the CFP bracket, as well as UT football facing Illinois in the Music City Bowl, Vols hoops falling to Illinois in the Music City Madness, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Vols head back to the Music City Bowl • CFP— Did the Committee get it right? • Bowl games • The Basketball team drops 3 in a row

Who's out and who's in? This is the Third Saturday in October - your SEC water cooler podcast for the rest of us. Vanderbilt is out. Notre Dame is out. JMU and Tulane are in. Buckle up! Pavia deserves the Heisman, but will he get it? Tennessee ends up at the Music City Bowl - is it worth it? Auburn and Tennessee both lost in basketball - can they compete this year? ThirdSaturdayInOctober.com @TSIOPod on Instagram, X, and Venmo BuyMeACoffee.com/TSIOPod

Hour 1 of SportsTalk featured Vince Ferrara and Charley Collier breaking down the CFP bracket, as well as UT football facing Illinois in the Music City Bowl, Vols hoops falling to Illinois in the Music City Madness, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of SportsTalk featured Vince Ferrara and Charley Collier talking Vols football as they discover who they're playing the Music City Bowl, Vols hoops after they fall to Illinois, and the CFP bracket. Plus, comments from Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour featured conversation about the Vols selection to the Music City Bowl, the College Football Playoffs, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of December 8, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about Tennessee getting Illinois in the Music City Bowl. Then, Jacob talks about changes he would make to the 12-team CFP format. Also, he compares his scenarios from Friday to what actually happened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of SportsTalk featured Vince Ferrara and Charley Collier breaking down the CFP bracket, as well as UT football facing Illinois in the Music City Bowl, Vols hoops falling to Illinois in the Music City Madness, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of SportsTalk featured Vince Ferrara and Charley Collier talking Vols football as they discover who they're playing the Music City Bowl, Vols hoops after they fall to Illinois, and the CFP bracket. Plus, comments from Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois revenue sports have invaded the city of Nashville! Mike Carpenter discusses #14 Illini basketball's huge 75-62 win over #13 Tennessee, in which Brad Underwood's team turned in their best performance of the year (at least in the second half) Tomislav Ivisic and Keaton Wagler led the way, while Big Z hit two crucial late 3's to help seal the win. Meanwhile, Bret Bielema's squad gets an invite to the Music City Bowl on December 30 to face (who else!) Tennessee.

Today is Early National Signing Day, and it's quiet for Nebraska…do you see that being the case going forward or will it ever shift back to being a big deal? And how do you react to seeing the top QB in the country shift his commitment from Georgia to Vandy? Sip has told us that Sean expects Nebraska to play in the Vegas Bowl…how confident is that and what chance is there still of the Music City Bowl in Nashville? John Butler is out as Nebraska's defensive coordinator…are there any names you hear of possible candidates or just wait and see?  Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy