Former University of Tennessee coordinator Doug Mathews brings you the latest news and analysis every weekend on 104-5 The Zone. Find the show LIVE every Sunday morning at 8 AM and check out the full podcast right here every weekend.
Latest episodes
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60 min
BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 10-17-26 Tennessee’s Alabama Win Felt Different
Tennessee just delivered an Alabama win Vols fans will remember Coach breaks down the defensive dominance, field-position battle, and smart game plan that helped Tennessee control…
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9 min
Veteran Depth and Heupel's Track Record Propel Tennessee Football
Following a major victory, this segment Coach highlights the crucial role that veteran experience plays in Tennessee's current football season. Despite having a highly touted 105-m…
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16 min
Tennessee Overcomes Alabama with Dominant Defense and Key Second-Half Adjustments
Tennessee secured a victory over Alabama by relying on a dominant defensive game plan called by Jim Knowles and a strong kicking game that controlled field position. The defense st…
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24 min
Smothering Defense and Clock-Control Offense Lead Tennessee Past Alabama in Classic Rivalry Win
This Morning Coach Talks About Tennessee's monumental victory over Alabama in a classic rivalry matchup defined by a physical, suffocating defensive performance. He breaks down how…
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59 min
BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 10-11-26Coach Kevin Steele Breaks Down the Vols' Defense and the Alabama Rivalry
Coach welcomes former Tennessee and Alabama coach Kevin Steele to evaluate the Tennessee Volunteers midway through the football season. The episode covers the aftermath of the Arka…
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9 min
Fourth-Quarter Resilience, Defensive Shifts, and SEC Chaos
Coach evaluate the team's latest performance and tactical adjustments. This segment provides a comprehensive breakdown of the weekend's action, featuring: Game Analysis: A review o…
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16 min
Kevin Steele Previews the Tennessee-Alabama Matchup
Kevin Steele breaks down the upcoming Tennessee versus Alabama football game, emphasizing the historic magnitude of the rivalry for both programs. The discussion covers the strateg…
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25 min
Coach Steele Breaks Down Tennessee’s Midseason Progress
Kevin Steele joins joins Coach to analyze the 5-1 Volunteers at the midpoint of the 2026 season. The coaches evaluate the defense's statistical leap under Coach Knowles, the develo…
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60 min
BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 10-04-26
On this edition of Big Orange Sunday, former Tennessee Coach breaks down the Volunteers' hard-fought 24–14 victory over Auburn, highlighting how the team channeled General Robert N…
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10 min
Bishop's Rushing Masterclass and SEC Shakeups
Coach breaks down a gritty Tennessee victory that hinged on physical play and a dominant rushing attack. Despite a sluggish first half where the passing game struggled—with quarter…
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14 min
Tennessee's Masterclass in Field Position and Defense
The University of Tennessee's recent performance against Auburn serves as a defensive and special teams clinic, primarily won through dominant field position control. Tennessee's e…
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26 min
Tennessee Embraces Neyland Maxims and a Crucial QB Switch to Defeat Auburn
Coach breaks down Tennessee's hard-hitting 24-14 victory over Auburn, highlighting how the team succeeded by adhering to Coach Robert Neyland's classic game maxims. The Volunteers…
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51 min
BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 09-27-26
In this episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach recaps Tennessee’s hard-fought loss to top-ranked Texas, breaking down an old-school rock fight defined by elite defense, offensive grow…
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11 min
Film Breakdown and Positives from Tennessee’s Tough Matchup Against Texas
Coach breaks down Tennessee's recent football game against Texas from his home film study, focusing on key takeaways and silver linings moving forward into conference play. He outl…
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14 min
Positives from Tennessee’s Narrow Loss: Elite Defense, Special Teams Sparks, and Areas for Offensive Growth
Coach shifts focus from the negative aspects of Tennessee's 20–17 loss to Texas to highlight the team's strong positive takeaways and evaluate what lies ahead. Outstanding Defensiv…
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18 min
Tennessee Falls to Texas in Defensive Battle as Offensive Line and Quarterback Growing Pains Are Put on Displa…
Coach breaks down the Tennessee Volunteers' loss to top-ranked Texas in a defensive slugfest at Neyland Stadium. Key topics covered include: The Defensive Battle: A look at the dom…
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10 min
Coach Breaks Down Tennessee’s Defensive Transformation and Roster Depth Ahead of Massive Texas Clash
Coach previews Tennessee’s upcoming high-stakes matchup against the University of Texas at Neyland Stadium, highlighting the historic nature of the regular-season meeting and soari…
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16 min
Coach Film Breakdown: Defensive Rotation Locks In, Freshmen Emerge, and Preparing for Texas
Coach reviews game tape to assess Tennessee's depth chart and identity heading into conference play. Rather than focusing on the flashy skill positions, he breaks down the offensiv…
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25 min
Vols Clean Up Mistakes in 42–9 Tune-Up Over Kennesaw State Ahead of First SEC Matchup with Texas
Tennessee wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a workmanlike 42-9 win over Kennesaw State, setting up a demanding nine-game SEC stretch. The Vols cleaned up the sloppiness f…
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60 min
BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 09-20-26 Why Tennessee Can Beat Texas If It Wins The Fourth Quarter War
Coach provides an in-depth analysis of Tennessee football's recent performance, key lessons learned, and a preview of the upcoming game against Texas. It covers strategic insights,…