As a number of spring games have concluded across the country, one of the more intriguing games comes out of Tennessee with the Vols. As Josh Heupel enters his 6th season in Knoxville, Brent Hubbs from VolQuest joins to discuss where thing stand with the quarterback battle on Rocky Top. Who will start for the Volunteers? How much of an impact will DC Jim Knowles make? What should fans expect in 2026? Andy & Ari discuss with Brent Hubbs here.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:54) Presenting Sponsor

(2:09) Intro: Previewing Tennessee

(4:52) Brent Hubbs Joins - Flashback

(15:00) Vols in 2026 - Latest on QB battle

(22:52) Tennessee’s defense with Jim Knowles

(26:50) How fans are feeling in Knoxville

(30:21) Josh Heupel’s changes: New S&C Coach

(35:10) Revisiting flashback

(38:39) Conclusion with Hubbs

(39:42) Wrapping up the TN Discussion

(47:48) Who Am I?

(54:02) Chris McIntosh leaving Wisconsin

(1:04:41) Billy Napier at James Madison

(1:12:03) Thanks!

After closing out with Brent Hubbs, Andy introduces his first edition of “Who Am I?” with Ari. Were you able to guess the player before Ari?

Next up, Andy & Ari head to Wisconsin, where the Badgers AD Chris McIntosh is leaving Madison for the Big Ten office. What does this mean for Luke Fickell in 2026?

Closing out, Andy & Ari close out with a story from USA Today’s Matt Hayes on James Madison head coach Billy Napier. Does the new head coach for the Dukes have a new edge? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss.

Read Matt’s story here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/04/13/billy-napier-florida-gators-james-madison-college-football-jmu/89526124007/

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