Can Tennessee football secure a spot in the College Football Playoff and finish strong in recruiting? With a strong 2025 recruiting class featuring top commits like George McIntyre, David Sanders, and Maryon Dye, the Volunteers are making moves in college football recruiting. However, they face challenges in retaining key players like Christian Gass, Travis Sith and Shady Hayward, who are being pursued by Georgia.This episode breaks down Tennessee's playoff scenarios, including the need for victories and strategic losses by teams like Indiana and Notre Dame. Reflecting on the recent 31-17 loss to Georgia, the discussion highlights the competitive nature of the game compared to last year. Additionally, the Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball team is off to a 4-0 start, showcasing a balanced scoring attack despite JP Estrella's injury. Meanwhile, the Lady Vols basketball team is thriving under new coach Kim Caldwell's high-scoring offense.Tune in for an in-depth analysis and recruiting talk with Matt Ray of Volquest and Josh Ward of 99.1 The Sports Animal. 0:00 Intro5:07 Tennessee's 2025 Recruiting Class10:27 Commitment Challenges15:45 College Football Playoff Prospects20:30 Potential Playoff Scenarios25:25 Expanded Playoffs Impact28:01 Tennessee vs. Georgia Game Analysis32:10 Tennessee Basketball Season Start35:01 Lady Vols' Offensive Performance36:30 Upcoming Show Highlights Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find your podcasts. ▶️https://linktr.ee/cainerSubscribe to the Josh & Swain Newsletter ▶️ https://joshandswain.beehiiv.com/Tennessee scoring plays courtesy of Learfield/Vol Radio Network. Photos courtesy of UT Athletics and USA Today Network.For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play.Yahoo FinanceFor comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com.Amazon Fire TVFire TV recently created Fire TV Channels to deliver a constant supply of the latest videos from your favorite sports brands, all for free. That includes all of us at Locked On and most of the big pro leagues and college conferences as well. To Learn More, visit www.amazon.com/LockedOnFireTVNissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.RobinhoodRobinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% match. Available to U.S. customers in good standing. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you’ll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Ultimate GMUltimate College Football HC is a brand-new mobile game that is completely free, has no ads and100% playable offline. Use the promo code LOCKEDONCFB, all caps, inside the game store to receive a free boost to your program. Begin your coaching legacy today! 5-Hour Energy5-hour ENERGY Fixes Tired Fast. With zero sugar, and a convenient, portable size, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for getting stuff done. Go to ...
