Can Tennessee football maintain their undefeated streak and secure a spot in the College Football Playoff? With a 4-0 record and a No. 5 national ranking, the Volunteers are turning heads in college football. Dylan Sampson emerges as the eatly season offensive MVP, showcasing impressive rushing stats and all-purpose yards, while Joshua Josephs stands out on defense with consistent impact plays.

The episode explores Josh Heupel's strategic decisions during the Oklahoma game, highlighting a conservative offensive approach that capitalized on a strong defensive performance. Concerns about the offensive line's depth, particularly at tackle positions, are addressed, along with the team's focus during the bye week on pass blocking, tackling, and red zone scoring. Upcoming challenges against Arkansas, Alabama, and Georgia are also on the horizon. Josh Ward joins the show for Ward Wednesday and more of listeners’ mailbag questions.

Tune in for an engaging analysis of Tennessee football’s path to success and insights into their evolving strategy.

0:00 Intro
5:53 Dylan Sampson's Stellar Performance
10:16 Tennessee's Strategic Game Outcomes
15:21 Tennessee's Defensive Prowess
17:07 Persistence in Tennessee's Run Game
18:53 DeSean Bishop's Rising Role
21:02 Tennessee's Tackle Position Concerns
27:06 Dont’e Thornton's Transformation

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Tennessee Football Early Season MVP: Dylan Sampson or Joshua Josephs? Jermod McCoy or Nico Iamaleava?