Josh Heupel NEEDS a big win

Tennessee fans may still be basking in the exciting, emphatic win against Third Saturday in October rival Alabama, but inside the walls of the Anderson Training Center the coaches and players for the Vols have reset to a new game week. The Vols next head to South Carolina, where promising seasons have been derailed in 1992, 2016 and 2022. Head coach Josh Heupel brought up the infamous loss at Williams-Brice Stadium four years ago to his team in their meeting on Monday.GoVols247's Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan wrapped up some loose ends from the Alabama game, discussed Josh Heupel's QB gamesmanship on Monday when asked if George MacIntyre was the starter for the Vols and wondered how the Vols would handle the week ahead of the game against a South Carolina team coming off an open date and win at Florida.(1:20) -- Introductions, where is Ben McKee and Ryan's Titans actually won(4:55) -- Should Tennessee have jumped into the top 10 of the rankings?(7:40) -- The SEC is a beautiful mess this season(11:11) -- Revisiting Mike Matthews's crunching (but illegal) block against Bama(16:16) -- What what Brayden Rouse thinking on that punt?(21:03) -- Why won't Josh Heupel say George MacIntyre is the starting QB this week?(32:54) -- Heupel brings up the 2022 South Carolina game in Monday's team meeting(43:28) -- "Winning is fragile"(46:10) -- The outlook for Tennessee's season has changed(48:15) -- Vols are now the underdog in this game

Tennessee bullied Alabama in the second half of the 109th playing of The Third Saturday in October to win 26-10. The Vols allowed just 201 yards of offense to hold Alabama to its fewest points in the rivalry since 2005. Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan reacted to the Vols' third straight win over Alabama at home during GoVols247's live postgame show.(2:00) -- Tennessee bullies Alabama(6:51) -- Elite defensive performance(12:35) -- It feels like Tennessee has established its identity(16:00) -- Fans stormed the field again(19:20) -- What do you do at quarterback moving forward?(23:37) -- Vols flexed their depth(27:16) -- DeSean Bishop is incredible(32:47 -- So many Vols are playing well on defense(37:05) -- Where does this coaching job rank for Josh Heupel(43:40) -- The Neyland Effect

It is time for the 109th rendition of The Third Saturday in October. No. 14 Tennessee hosts No. 6 Alabama this Saturday afternoon inside Neyland Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Former Tennessee football wide receiver and current Vol Network color analyst Jayson Swain joined the GoVols247 Podcast to help Ben McKee preview the rivalry game. Bama247's Mike Rodak also joined to provide insight into the Crimson Tide ahead of this weekend's top-15 showdown.(00:00) -- Jayson Swain is ready for The Third Saturday in October!(9:30) -- What to expect from George MacIntyre(11:45) -- Tennessee is going to need to establish the run(14:30) -- Do Josh Heupel and Joey Halzle need to trust MacIntyre more?(19:26) -- What we're curious to learn about Tennessee basketball in its first exhibition(24:24) -- Bama247's Mike Rodak previews the Crimson Tide

Tennessee baseball played its first fall exhibition this past weekend against Troy in Nashville. GoVols247's Ben McKee shared his thoughts and takeaways on what took place over the 12 innings of action on his latest Diamond Vols Podcast. Troy head coach Skylar Meade also joined the podcast to share his thoughts on his team fresh off a trip to Omaha, how the exhibition went and what he saw from Josh Elander's Vols.00:00 -- Tennessee baseball played its first fall exhibition 8:32 -- Freshman arms impressed16:34 -- Freshman hitters also impressed21:43 -- Negative takeaways from Tennessee's exhibition26:20 -- UC Irvine transfer LHP Ricky Ojeda looked good30:00 -- Injury updates35:26 -- Troy head coach Skylar Meade joins!

Tennessee turned the page to The Third Saturday in October on Monday coming off its win at Arkansas over the weekend. Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan began to preview this Saturday's game between Tennessee and Alabama on GoVols247's Monday podcast. Who will start at quarterback for the Vols? What will the offensive line look like? How much does Josh Heupel need a big win? The crew discussed.(00:00) -- The juices are always flowing during Alabama-Tennessee week(5:13) -- Josh Heupel needs a big win(9:05) -- Who will start at quarterback for the Vols?(24:18) -- Which o-line combination will the Vols roll with?(30:07) -- It'll be another big recruiting weekend for the Vols(34:27) -- Tennessee basketball will play its first exhibition this week

Tennessee football avoided a bad loss at Arkansas on Saturday afternoon. Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan reacted to the Vols' narrow win to improve to 5-1 this season during GoVols247's postgame show. They also shared their thoughts on how George MacIntyre performed in his first career start and what it means for the Vols moving forward. GoVols247's Patrick Brown briefly joined from Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium as well to share his thoughts on Tennessee's first win in Fayetteville since 2001.(00:00) -- Vols avoid a bad loss(5:03) -- Tennessee grinded it out(12:25) -- Radarious Jackson made a game-saving tackle(14:32) -- Tennessee finished with over 400 yards of offense!(19:04) -- George MacIntyre was really solid(33:56) -- Patrick Brown joins LIVE from inside Arkansas' stadium(41:47) -- Should MacIntyre start against Alabama?(53:22) -- Assessing the defensive performance

George MacIntyre is set to make his first career start at Arkansas this Saturday, giving the sophomore quarterback a golden opportunity to take the job and run with it. Patrick Brown, Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan previewed MacIntyre's first start on GoVols247's Thursday podcast. They were also joined by Trey Biddy from HawgSports.com to help preview Tennessee's matchup with Arkansas.(00:00) -- Tennessee is well aware that it hasn't won at Arkansas since 2001(10:00) -- George MacIntyre will start at Arkansas(27:40) -- What it would take for Faizon Brandon to play this weekend(34:40) -- The Tennessee/Arkansas matchups to pay attention to(38:15) -- Recruiting storylines are beginning to emerge(48:12) -- Trey Biddy from HawgSports.com joins to discuss the state of Arkansas football

Josh Heupel wouldn't name a starting quarterback on Monday of Arkansas. He also grew tired of answering questions pertaining to Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre. What does it all mean? Ben McKee and Patrick Brown reacted to Heupel's quarterback conundrum on Monday's GoVols247 Podcast.

Tennessee football was able to beat Auburn on Saturday afternoon even though Josh Heupel had to bench Faizon Brandon after the freshman threw a costly interception late in the first half. The Vols were able to win their first conference game of the season because its defense continued to state its case as one of the best in the SEC and a career day for Faizon Brandon. Punter Jackson Ross was able to pin Auburn deep time and time again to help the cause.Ben McKee and Patrick Brown discussed Tennessee's win over Auburn on GoVols247's LIVE postgame reaction show.

Tennessee football received bad news this week when it learned it will be without starting offensive guard Wendell Moe Jr. for the rest of the season. The injury adds to the issues the Vols were already dealing with up front, so how can they overcome them against Auburn on Saturday? Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan shared their thoughts on the situation on GoVols247's Thursday podcast.Nathan King from Auburn247 also joined to preview the Tigers and the matchup ahead of Alex Golesh's return to Knoxville.(00:00) -- Saturday is a must-win for Tennessee(7:35) -- Vols lose Wendell Moe Jr. for the season (15:08) -- What does Tennessee do next along the o-line? (29:32) -- Confidence in Tennessee's defense (35:30) -- DJ Durkin will try to defend Faizon Brandon like he did Jared Curtis(39:20) -- Do you trust Brandon or Byrum Brown more?(48:00) -- Our level of confidence that Tennessee will win(50:15) -- Auburn247's Nathan King