The Vols roll over Kentucky in Lexington 56-34, thanks to another monster performance from Joey Aguilar — but defensive lapses once again fuel the conversation: is it time for Tim Banks to go?

In This Episode:

• Offensive fireworks and Joey “Swag” Aguilar’s leadership

• Defense gives up 500 yards to Kentucky — what went wrong?

• Coaching accountability and tackling technique breakdowns

• J-Mello calls out Tennessee’s “Third-and-Banks”

• Boo Carter’s inconsistency and player development concerns

• Depth boost from Rodarius Jackson & Ethan Davis’ return

• Josh Heupel’s aggressiveness — finally keeping the pedal down

• Coaching changes? Who could replace Tim Banks?

• Final takeaways: Vols offense is elite — but only half the team plays elite football

🎙️ Hosted by The Vol Patriot & J-Mello

Tennessee travels to Lexington to face Kentucky in a critical SEC matchup. The Vol Patriot and J-Mello break down the Vols’ focus points after Alabama, offensive and defensive stats, and why execution will decide whether Tennessee stays in the playoff race.

In This Episode:

• Alabama loss recap — what Tennessee must fix

• Joey Aguilar’s stats: 1,948 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs

• Bishop, Thomas & Lewis leading the run game

• Tennessee’s defensive standouts: Carter, Farooq, Turrentine, Josephs

• Kentucky’s struggling QB Cutter Boley and 2-4 record

• Why Kentucky’s offense ranks 103rd nationally

• Keys to victory: execute, stay disciplined, and finish drives

• Final predictions and closing thoughts

In this special edition of The Vol Patriot Podcast, The Vol Patriot welcomes Vol Nation (Papa Tee) — a respected Vols voice from shows like The Swain Event and Boogie Bentley — to break down the four key plays that changed everything in Tennessee’s loss to Alabama.

In This Episode:

• Early defensive miscommunication on 3rd and 13 and how missing Spillman mattered

• The red-zone pick-six and what Joey Aguilar could’ve done differently

• Alabama’s 17-yard “grasshopper” run and why tackling discipline failed

• Fourth-quarter breakdown: over-pursuit and lack of containment on 4th-and-2

• Vol Nation’s film philosophy — alignment, assignment, and trust

• Why Tennessee’s WR fatigue and depth issues changed the game

• Looking ahead: how the Vols can still finish 10-2 and reach a major bowl