# UNEXPECTED EXIT: Tennessee Vols’ Chaz Coleman OUT, Where Do Vols Turn? | Latest on Vols QB Battle

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Podcast: [Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sec-daily-college-football-basketball-podcast-854104)
Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00
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The Tennessee Volunteers face a major defensive shakeup as prized transfer portal addition Chaz Coleman is medically disqualified, leaving a void on the edge. Can Josh Heupel’s squad find the next playmaker after losing one of the SEC’s top transfer portal additions? Chris Gordy and Eric Cain break down the ripple effects of Coleman’s absence, highlight Jim Knowles’ defensive adjustments, and explore which players—like transfer Jordan Norman and standout freshmen Kedric Golston—could step up in a retooled front seven. Quarterback questions also fuel offseason intrigue, with five-star freshman Faizon Brandon battling George McIntyre for the starting role. The hosts analyze Tennessee’s loaded linebacker corps, the latest on top recruiting target David Gabriel Georges, and how Josh Heupel’s offense may adapt to a young signal-caller. Plus, first impressions of the new Adidas uniforms and insights into the SEC’s response to the Protect College Sports Act keep fans plugged into every Volunteer storyline.

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