On this week's episode of The RTI Low Down, Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are diving into a huge week for the Tennessee Football program. The guys start the show by discussing the Vols' big move to fire Tim Banks and the splash hire in acquiring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Bob and Chris are then joined by VFL and SEC Legend Kevin Burnett to talk about his time on Rocky Top, his thoughts on playing under defensive coordinators, Josh Heupel's current team, and more. The guys close down the show by breaking down Tennessee's 2026 schedule, Vol Hoops' tough test on the hardwood this week, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
8:30 Tennessee Fires Tim Banks, Hires Jim Knowles
21:25 VFL Kevin Burnett Talks Vol Football!
43:20 UT 2026 Schedule
50:17 Tennessee Basketball Faces Huge Test on Tuesday
1:01:06 Close
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Check out an all-new episode of The RTI Low-Down as hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are breaking down Sunday's massive news day with the College Football Playoff reveal and the following bowl game slate. The guys discuss how conference championship weekend impacted things, the group of five discussion, ways to potentially move forward with the playoffs, and much more. Bob and Chris also dive into Tennessee's upcoming bowl game selection with the Vols taking on Illinois to close down the month in Nashville. The guys also get into some Tennessee Basketball conversation after the Vols' loss to the Fighting Illini on Saturday night in Bridgestone Arena. It's a big episode... download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
2:35 College Football Playoff Bracket/Conference Championship Reactions
32:48 Tennessee Lands Music City Bowl vs Illinois
49:01 Vol Hoops Loss Against Illinois, What's Next For Tennessee?
1:01:26 Close
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On this week's episode of The RTI Low-Down, hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are breaking down the latest stories around Tennessee Football and the college football landscape after an eventful rivalry weekend, both on and off the field. Bob and Chris begin the show by reacting to Tennessee's loss to Vanderbilt and how Diego Pavia was too much for the Vols to handle in Neyland Stadium. The guys are then joined by VFL and media personality Jayson Swain to talk about some of the tough conversations around Tennessee Football, including the challenges within the program, changes that may need to be made, what the future looks like in Knoxville, and Josh Heupel's next steps. The guys then get into some broad college football talk with all the hirings and drama that unfolded in the SEC this weekend, including Lane Kiffin's highly talked-about move to LSU from Ole Miss. Bob and Chris close the show by breaking down Tennessee's run in the Players Era Festival before Thanksgiving. It's an episode that Tennessee fans simply can't miss out on... Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
4:19 Tennessee-Vanderbilt Recap, What Went Wrong?
8:14 VFL Jayson Swain Talks UT Football, Josh Heupel
38:13 College Football Coaching Carousel, Lane Kiffin Saga
50:40 Tennessee Basketball Players Era Recap
59:51 Close
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Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage:
Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com
Twitter: @RockyTopInsider
Instagram: @RockyTopInsider
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Facebook: Rocky Top Insider
Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press Pass
RTI Writers: @RSchump00, @Ric_Butler, @JackFosterMedia, and @RyanTSylvia on Twitter
The RTI Low-Down (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): Bob Baskerville and Chris Low
Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Download the WATE6+ Smart TV App!
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#tennessee #vols #tennesseefootball #tennesseebasketball #sec #tennesseevols