# WEIRD: National CFB Personality Disrespects Josh Heupel

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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: 2026-06-24T04:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Josh Heupel’s ranking controversy sends ripples through Tennessee Volunteers football. Can Vols fans accept Josh Pate’s assessment, or is Heupel being underestimated despite never having a losing season and a New Year’s Six Bowl win AND Playoff appearance? Eric Cain spotlights Heupel’s rapid program turnaround, the challenges of recruiting against SEC powerhouse programs, and the shifting expectations for Tennessee following years of instability. Ward Wednesday brings Josh Ward’s take on the SEC head coach hierarchy, with fiery debate over Eli Drinkwitz, Clark Lea, and Brent Venables’ positions relative to Heupel. Positional power rankings dominate the conversation: will wide receiver or offensive line be Tennessee’s strongest unit? George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon, and other key names fuel a spirited analysis of the Vols’ offensive and defensive strengths, emerging stars, and question marks heading into the season. Plus, the baseball team faces injury risks and MLB Draft uncertainties with Jake McCoy and Ricky Ojeda from the transfer portal. Don’t miss this all-access breakdown of Tennessee’s pivotal offseason decisions.

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