New Tennessee Athletics, Vol Network Programming Launches This Fall
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – An exciting new era of Tennessee Athletics and Vol Network programming launches across multiple platforms this fall, giving Volunteer fans a full menu of free content options five days a week throughout the 2025-26 athletic year.
New "Voice of the Vols" Mike Keith returns to Rocky Top to spearhead Vol Network programming. Keith spent the last 26 years in the NFL as the "Voice of the Tennessee Titans." Along with being named Tennessee's Sportscaster of the Year 12 times and earning over 20 Associated Press awards, he is a member of five Halls of Fame.
"The overriding idea is to give Tennessee fans more content across more platforms and to make it easier to access," said Keith. "The Vol Network and VFL Films, along with media partners like Cumulus Media and Gray Television, have worked together over the past seven months to make it happen. It has been exciting to work on this project for all of us, and this is only the first step in what will be a continuing process."
Multiple shows will originate from a new studio space inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Complex. This complements the existing expansive Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studios and a podcast studio that was constructed in the building over a year ago, giving Tennessee Athletics a full array of state-of-the-art production spaces.
"We are fully invested in providing Vol Nation with a robust selection of engaging programming for all ages throughout the entire year," said Alicia Longworth, Tennessee Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Marketing Officer. "We understand that people consume content at different times of the day based on their schedules. Having live shows, along with on-demand content, is critical in this era. We are excited to share the amazing stories of Tennessee coaches and student-athletes across all of these platforms."
The new era of Tennessee radio, television and digital programming includes:
Big Orange Rewind presented by Calhoun's | Sundays 6-8 p.m. ET
Beginning Sunday, Aug. 24, Keith and Brent Hubbs will host a live, statewide radio show, Big Orange Rewind presented by Calhoun's, on Vol Radio Network affiliates from 6-8 p.m. ET during football and basketball season. Affiliates include Knoxville flagship station The Sports Animal 99.1 FM. Keith and Hubbs will provide an in-depth recap and analysis of Tennessee's previous game, as well as a look ahead at the Vols' upcoming opponent and schedule. Listeners can be part of the show by submitting questions and topics through Tennessee's official social media channels. Big Orange Rewind airs for 30 consecutive weeks from Aug. 24 through March 15. An on-demand video replay of the show will be available on Mondays on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube Channel, the Tennessee Athletics app and UTsports.com/watch. A replay of the show will also air across the state on the new Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN) (check local listings).
Vol Network Monday Meeting | Mondays 7-8 p.m. ET
Every Monday during football and basketball season, Keith will host Vol Network Monday Meeting, a new, in-depth television show showcasing the Vols. During football season, head coach Josh Heupel will be a guest for multiple segments. Vol Network team members Ramon Foster, Hubbs and Jayson Swain will also be regular contributors and have special segments on the one-hour show. Vol Network Monday Meeting will air on Knoxville flagship TV station WVLT at 7 p.m. ET and across the state on the new Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN) (Nashville, Memphis and Chattanooga). Vol Network Monday Meeting debuts on Monday, Aug. 25 and runs for 26 shows through the spring. An on-demand video replay of the show will be available on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube Channel, the Tennessee Athletics app and UTsports.com/watch.
The Mike Keith Show | Thursdays 3-5 p.m. ET
The Mike Keith Show will feature Tennessee head coaches and special guests in an entertaining and informative live video format each Thursday from 3-5 p.m. ET. During football season, Heupel will be a weekly guest on the show. The guest list will encompass the entire Tennessee Athletics footprint, including beloved VFLs, along with highly regarded guests from around the country. Fans can be a part of the show by submitting questions and topics through Tennessee's official social media channels. The Mike Keith Show airs live on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube Channel and participating Vol Radio Network affiliates across the state of Tennessee, including Knoxville flagship station WIVK 107.7 FM, on Thursday or Friday evenings. The Mike Keith Show debuts Aug. 28 and runs through May 14. A video replay of the show will also air across the state on the new Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN) (check local listings).
Everything Orange | Fridays
Everything Orange, Tennessee Athletics' official podcast, returns for season three. Hosted by VFL Films' Sarah Detwiler, Everything Orange showcases the stories of the Big Orange through insightful conversations with Tennessee student-athletes, coaches and alums. New episodes drop every Friday on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube Channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, the Tennessee Athletics app and UTsports.com/watch.
Volunteer Gameday | SaturdaysTwo Hours Before Kickoff
The excitement of a Tennessee football game day will be captured before each home and away contest with Volunteer Gameday, a live, one-hour television show originating on-site from the stadium. The in-depth preview and football atmosphere show airs two hours prior to kickoff and will be hosted by Keith, VFL Heath Shuler and WVLT-Knoxville's Brittany Tarwater. Volunteer Gameday will be available on Knoxville flagship TV station WVLT and across the state on the new Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN).
Vol Network Football Broadcast | Saturdays
Vol Network launches its 77th season of Tennessee football coverage this fall and will feature a gameday broadcast team headlined by Keith. VFL and 11-year NFL standout Ramon Foster joins Keith as the new booth analyst. Hubbs and Swain return with expanded roles. Hubbs, a 32-year Vol Network veteran, will serve as sideline reporter and host the Big Orange Countdown pregame show. Swain, in his fifth season, will be a part of the network's pregame, halftime and postgame programming. Veteran broadcaster Larry Stone reunites with Keith and joins the crew as network host and game broadcast producer. The broadcast begins approximately 2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff on Vol Radio Network affiliates, the Tennessee Athletics app and UTsports.com/watch.
New "Voice of the Vols" Mike Keith returns to Rocky Top to spearhead Vol Network programming. Keith spent the last 26 years in the NFL as the "Voice of the Tennessee Titans." Along with being named Tennessee's Sportscaster of the Year 12 times and earning over 20 Associated Press awards, he is a member of five Halls of Fame.
"The overriding idea is to give Tennessee fans more content across more platforms and to make it easier to access," said Keith. "The Vol Network and VFL Films, along with media partners like Cumulus Media and Gray Television, have worked together over the past seven months to make it happen. It has been exciting to work on this project for all of us, and this is only the first step in what will be a continuing process."
Multiple shows will originate from a new studio space inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Complex. This complements the existing expansive Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studios and a podcast studio that was constructed in the building over a year ago, giving Tennessee Athletics a full array of state-of-the-art production spaces.
"We are fully invested in providing Vol Nation with a robust selection of engaging programming for all ages throughout the entire year," said Alicia Longworth, Tennessee Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Marketing Officer. "We understand that people consume content at different times of the day based on their schedules. Having live shows, along with on-demand content, is critical in this era. We are excited to share the amazing stories of Tennessee coaches and student-athletes across all of these platforms."
The new era of Tennessee radio, television and digital programming includes:
Big Orange Rewind presented by Calhoun's | Sundays 6-8 p.m. ET
Beginning Sunday, Aug. 24, Keith and Brent Hubbs will host a live, statewide radio show, Big Orange Rewind presented by Calhoun's, on Vol Radio Network affiliates from 6-8 p.m. ET during football and basketball season. Affiliates include Knoxville flagship station The Sports Animal 99.1 FM. Keith and Hubbs will provide an in-depth recap and analysis of Tennessee's previous game, as well as a look ahead at the Vols' upcoming opponent and schedule. Listeners can be part of the show by submitting questions and topics through Tennessee's official social media channels. Big Orange Rewind airs for 30 consecutive weeks from Aug. 24 through March 15. An on-demand video replay of the show will be available on Mondays on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube Channel, the Tennessee Athletics app and UTsports.com/watch. A replay of the show will also air across the state on the new Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN) (check local listings).
Vol Network Monday Meeting | Mondays 7-8 p.m. ET
Every Monday during football and basketball season, Keith will host Vol Network Monday Meeting, a new, in-depth television show showcasing the Vols. During football season, head coach Josh Heupel will be a guest for multiple segments. Vol Network team members Ramon Foster, Hubbs and Jayson Swain will also be regular contributors and have special segments on the one-hour show. Vol Network Monday Meeting will air on Knoxville flagship TV station WVLT at 7 p.m. ET and across the state on the new Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN) (Nashville, Memphis and Chattanooga). Vol Network Monday Meeting debuts on Monday, Aug. 25 and runs for 26 shows through the spring. An on-demand video replay of the show will be available on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube Channel, the Tennessee Athletics app and UTsports.com/watch.
The Mike Keith Show | Thursdays 3-5 p.m. ET
The Mike Keith Show will feature Tennessee head coaches and special guests in an entertaining and informative live video format each Thursday from 3-5 p.m. ET. During football season, Heupel will be a weekly guest on the show. The guest list will encompass the entire Tennessee Athletics footprint, including beloved VFLs, along with highly regarded guests from around the country. Fans can be a part of the show by submitting questions and topics through Tennessee's official social media channels. The Mike Keith Show airs live on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube Channel and participating Vol Radio Network affiliates across the state of Tennessee, including Knoxville flagship station WIVK 107.7 FM, on Thursday or Friday evenings. The Mike Keith Show debuts Aug. 28 and runs through May 14. A video replay of the show will also air across the state on the new Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN) (check local listings).
Everything Orange | Fridays
Everything Orange, Tennessee Athletics' official podcast, returns for season three. Hosted by VFL Films' Sarah Detwiler, Everything Orange showcases the stories of the Big Orange through insightful conversations with Tennessee student-athletes, coaches and alums. New episodes drop every Friday on the Tennessee Athletics YouTube Channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, the Tennessee Athletics app and UTsports.com/watch.
Volunteer Gameday | SaturdaysTwo Hours Before Kickoff
The excitement of a Tennessee football game day will be captured before each home and away contest with Volunteer Gameday, a live, one-hour television show originating on-site from the stadium. The in-depth preview and football atmosphere show airs two hours prior to kickoff and will be hosted by Keith, VFL Heath Shuler and WVLT-Knoxville's Brittany Tarwater. Volunteer Gameday will be available on Knoxville flagship TV station WVLT and across the state on the new Tennessee Valley Sports Network (TVSN).
Vol Network Football Broadcast | Saturdays
Vol Network launches its 77th season of Tennessee football coverage this fall and will feature a gameday broadcast team headlined by Keith. VFL and 11-year NFL standout Ramon Foster joins Keith as the new booth analyst. Hubbs and Swain return with expanded roles. Hubbs, a 32-year Vol Network veteran, will serve as sideline reporter and host the Big Orange Countdown pregame show. Swain, in his fifth season, will be a part of the network's pregame, halftime and postgame programming. Veteran broadcaster Larry Stone reunites with Keith and joins the crew as network host and game broadcast producer. The broadcast begins approximately 2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff on Vol Radio Network affiliates, the Tennessee Athletics app and UTsports.com/watch.
