Straight Up TENNESSEE

A show for all things TENNESSEE baby! From the Vols in Knoxville, to the Memphis Grizz, we love our state. Join the fellas and special guest throughout your week!

Straight Up TENNESSEE is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 258 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Tennessee Football Practice #10: THE QB BATTLE IS OVER?! | Vols Fall Camp News & Notes

  Aug 19, 202655 min

  Is Tennessee’s quarterback battle officially OVER? Practice #10 of Tennessee Football’s fall camp is in the books, and the QB competition may have finally reached a turning point. In today’s Straight Up Tennessee, we break down everything coming out of Practice #10, including the latest developments in the quarterback room, who is separating himself, and whether Tennessee may finally have its QB1. We’ll also hit the biggest news and notes from practice, standout performers, position battles, and what it all means with the season getting closer. IN THIS VIDEO: Is the Tennessee QB Battle OVER? Who is emerging as QB1? Biggest Practice #10 takeaways Players who stood out ⚔️ Position battles to watch What Practice #10 tells us about the 2026 Vols Latest Tennessee Football fall camp news Is it finally time to name the QB1? Let us know who YOU think should start for the Vols!

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  Tennessee Football SCRIMMAGE #1: QB Battle HEATS UP + Biggest Fall Camp Takeaways

  Aug 17, 202652 min

  TENNESSEE FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE #1 IS IN THE BOOKS — AND THE QB BATTLE IS HEATING UP! The Tennessee Vols held their first major fall camp scrimmage at Neyland Stadium, and there is A LOT to talk about. On this episode of Straight Up TENNESSEE, we're breaking down everything you need to know from Scrimmage #1 — including the latest on the Faizon Brandon vs. George MacIntyre quarterback battle, Tennessee's young running backs, concerns in the wide receiver room, defensive tackling, and the latest injury news surrounding the Vols. We'll break down: THE QB BATTLE: Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre split reps with the 1s and 2s. Who did enough to separate themselves? What did Josh Heupel say about the competition? And could Scrimmage #2 be the turning point? BREAKING SAFETY NEWS: Tennessee loses starting safety Edrees Farooq for the 2026 season. What does his injury mean for the Vols' secondary, and does TJ Metcalf now become the anchor of the safety room? YOUNG RB ROOM: DeSean Bishop remains RB1, but Josh Heupel continues to praise the young backs behind him. We discuss Javin Gordon, Daune Morris and Justin Baker — and who could emerge as RB2. WR ROOM CONCERNS: Heupel was blunt about the wide receiver room needing to improve. We break down what Tennessee needs to clean up before the season. ️ DEFENSIVE TAKEAWAYS: More than half of the scrimmage featured live tackling as Tennessee works to fix some of the tackling issues that hurt the defense last season. ⏱️ SITUATIONAL FOOTBALL: The offense showed some impressive execution in four-minute situations and end-of-half scenarios. Is that a sign of growth heading into the season? SCRIMMAGE #2: What are we watching for next — and what does Tennessee need to see on film before making a decision at quarterback? Plus, we'll hit the biggest winners, biggest concerns, and answer YOUR questions from the Tennessee football fanbase. DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS: Who should be Tennessee's QB1 — Faizon Brandon or George MacIntyre? Who is your RB2 behind DeSean Bishop? And who steps up at safety alongside TJ Metcalf? Straight Up TENNESSEE — your home for Tennessee Vols football news, analysis, recruiting, fall camp coverage and everything happening around Josh Heupel's program. SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss our Tennessee Football coverage all season long!

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  Tennessee Football Fall Camp Practice 5: Key Takeaways & Player Standouts

  Aug 12, 20261h 1m

  Welcome back to Straight Up Tennessee! In today's episode, we break down all the major news, notes, and player updates coming out of Tennessee Football’s Fall Camp Practice #5! We dive deep into the key takeaways from practice, including performance highlights, positional battles, and who is stepping up early in camp as the Vols prepare for kickoff in Neyland Stadium! In this video, we cover: • Top takeaways and observations from Practice #5 • Standout performers on both sides of the ball • Key position battles and depth chart updates • What Josh Heupel and the coaching staff are looking for moving forward If you enjoyed the video, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT your thoughts on camp so far, and SUBSCRIBE for daily Tennessee football coverage!

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  Tennessee Fall Camp Day 2: QB Battle HEATS UP + Biggest Standouts from Practice

  Aug 7, 202648 min

  Tennessee Football Fall Camp is officially underway! The Vols are back on the practice field for Day 2 of fall camp, and the competition is already heating up in Knoxville. In today's practice recap, we break down the biggest storylines from Tennessee's second fall camp practice, including the latest on the quarterback battle, who is separating themselves early, and which players are making a statement before the season opener. Today's topics: Who stood out during Tennessee Fall Camp Day 2? Is the QB competition starting to take shape? Which offensive players are making early noise? Defensive standouts and young Vols making an impact Biggest takeaways from Josh Heupel's program as the Vols prepare for 2026 With the season getting closer, every rep matters. The battle for starting jobs is underway, and Tennessee fans are getting their first look at what this roster can become. Subscribe to Straight Up TENNESSEE for daily Tennessee Volunteers football coverage, fall camp updates, recruiting news, transfer portal updates, and everything happening inside the Vols program! Go Vols!

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  Tennessee Fall Camp Preview: QB Battle, WR3 Race & Biggest Position Battles to Watch

  Aug 4, 20261h 2m

  Fall camp is officially here, and the road to kickoff begins now! On this episode of Straight Up Tennessee, we're breaking down every major storyline that could define the Vols' 2026 season. From the quarterback competition to key position battles on both sides of the ball, we'll tell you what we're watching as Tennessee hits the practice field. Tonight's topics include: The latest in Tennessee's QB battle Who wins the race for WR3? The battle for RB2 behind Tennessee's starter Who steps up on the interior defensive line? With Arion Carter suspended, who takes advantage of the opportunity at linebacker? ️ The competition for CB3 and who provides much-needed depth at safety ⭐ Our biggest fall camp sleepers and players to watch Who do YOU think wins the biggest position battles? Let us know your predictions in the comments! Like the video if you're ready for Tennessee football. Subscribe to Straight Up Tennessee for year-round Vols coverage, recruiting updates, game analysis, and live shows.

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