{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball","slug":"locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642","podcast_index_feed_id":774642,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/bGDwSDbR","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-vols/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0947bef3-b73a-4c82-80c0-a4b4d129039f/9f9b6df7-24c4-468c-925f-7384bfccbba7/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551811545105-c0ljrmzgg69-5cde363bbd4748419906a1eb0a995ccc-2flocked-on-vols-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Vols podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Tennessee Volunteers. Hosted by Knoxville Radio Personality Eric Cain, the Locked On Vols podcast provides your daily Tennessee Volunteers fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Rocky Top. From the legendary gridiron battles at Neyland Stadium to the buzzer beaters at Thompson-Boling Arena, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Vols podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Volunteers locker room and the SEC. The Locked On Vols podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T14:19:09.312062+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642"},"episode":{"title":"The 5 Reasons why Tennessee Vols can make the College Football Playoff in 2026","slug":"the-5-reasons-why-tennessee-vols-can-make-the-college-football-playoff-in-2026","published_at":"2026-06-10T04:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642/the-5-reasons-why-tennessee-vols-can-make-the-college-football-playoff-in-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-vols/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/e472b7/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/0947bef3-b73a-4c82-80c0-a4b4d129039f/episodes/fa3efb72-4aef-4ecb-b934-22c9ddafb185/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=0947bef3-b73a-4c82-80c0-a4b4d129039f&awEpisodeId=fa3efb72-4aef-4ecb-b934-22c9ddafb185&feed=bGDwSDbR","summary":"Tennessee Volunteers eye College Football Playoff contention as Eric Cain breaks down five key reasons Josh Heupel’s squad could take the next step. From explosive wide receivers like Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews to a veteran offensive line and improved consistency in the kicking game, the Vols’ offensive firepower stands out. Can emerging talents Faizon Brandon or George MacIntyre elevate the quarterback play enough to power Tennessee to a playoff berth? On the hardwood, Rick Barnes’ Tennessee basketball program earns ESPN’s top-ranked transfer portal class, adding proven scorers like Juke Harris and Jalen Haralson for a National Title push. Eric Cain highlights how the Vols’ balance of elite offense and sturdy defense creates Final Four buzz, while answering burning listener questions on recruiting, transfer strategy, and the implications of NCAA upheaval. Are the Volunteers primed for dominance across both football and basketball next season?","meta_description":"Tennessee Volunteers eye College Football Playoff contention as Eric Cain breaks down five key reasons Josh Heupel’s squad could take the next step. From…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2087,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642/episodes/the-5-reasons-why-tennessee-vols-can-make-the-college-football-playoff-in-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642/the-5-reasons-why-tennessee-vols-can-make-the-college-football-playoff-in-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}