# These Are the Reasons Tennessee Football Offense NO SHOWED vs. top-ranked Texas

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Podcast: [Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642)
Published: 2026-09-28T04:05:00+00:00
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Tennessee Volunteers' elite defense shines against No. 1 Texas, but a dismal offensive showing raises urgent questions about Josh Heupel's strategy. Can Faizon Brandon rebound after a rough outing, or is the offensive line truly this shaky? With a critical home tilt against Auburn looming, the pressure to fix these flaws mounts as fan frustration grows. The conversation focused on standout performances from Arion Carter, Tyree Weathersby, and Xavier Gilliam, while dissecting Texas’ relentless front seven and Tennessee’s pass protection breakdowns. Insights include Pro Football Focus stats and the urgent need for improved play calling from Joey Halzle and Heupel to help a young quarterback. Several points were raised, including whether this freshman-led offense can grow fast enough to match the defense’s high level and how Tennessee can regroup before facing Alabama. Is Rocky Top still set for a successful season, or is trouble brewing on offense?

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