Alert: The show will soon no longer be available on SoundCloud. Good news, though, as it's easily accessible on a number of platforms. The Locked on Vols podcast is available every day on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and the third-party apps. And more good news: the Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify!

• Coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media on Monday about his team's off week and the Vols' injury situation. Hear how the Vols will deal with the loss of a defensive contributor. 

• Pruitt weighs in on left tackle Trey Smith, who said on Monday the biggest challenge for his return has the been the "physical" part.

• Davis Ubben of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Tennessee heading into Auburn, the Vols' chanced of pulling off an upset and the play of Jarrett Guarantano. David also teases a very cool story he wrote for The Athletic.

• Does an 11 a.m. kickoff in Auburn, Ala., matter this weekend? Pruitt shares his opinion.

Examining whether Tennessee is receiving enough credit ahead of the Auburn game

Tennessee and Auburn are both working on improving on the offensive side of the ball. Hear about both teams on today's show, which is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. And good news: the Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify!

• Josh Ward begins the show with several notes from practice, including a health update in the secondary. Could senior Todd Kelly Jr. help the Vols' defensive backfield. Coach Jeremy Pruitt weighs in.
• Offensive lineman Drew Richmond sees a big opportunity for Tennessee this week. He explains why he's confident his team can play better.
• David Ubben of The Athletic put out some interesting numbers on quarterback Jarrett Guarantano. Hear a few of those as Josh explains why Guarantano can help Tennessee's offense even more.
• What about Auburn's offense? The Tigers have struggled on that side of the ball, and their biggest issue appears to be similar to what Tennessee has been battling.
• Josh talks to Jesse Simonton of Volquest about Tennessee's effort on the recruiting trail last week while the Vols had an off week.

The numbers show Jarrett Guarantano could do more to help Tennessee's offense

Tennessee is getting closer to facing off against Auburn, which has vowed to bounce back after an ugly performance at Mississippi State last weekend. Catch up on the status of both teams on today's show, which is available every day on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/2KCfrP6) and Google Podcasts (goo.gl/BzuKiB). And good news: the Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify!

• Josh Ward begins the show with several personnel and practice notes from the field on Wednesday.
• Jeremy Pruitt updates the status of Tennessee's safety position as freshman Trevon Flowers will be out with a broken collarbone and starter Micah Abernathy fights through an ankle injury. 
• How has Tennessee's team developed during the last six weeks of the season? Pruitt gives his opinion.
• Will Shelton of GameDayonRockyTop.com joins the show to discuss the mood of Tennessee's fanbase, the upcoming game against Auburn and what the next seven weeks might look like for the Vols.
• Hear from Auburn coach Gus Malzahn, who discusses the struggles of quarterback Jarrett Stidham as well as preparing to go up against Jeremy Pruitt, whom Malzahn has faced each of the last five years.

Jeremy Pruitt discusses Tennessee's progress through five games

It's time for Tennessee to return to the field as the Vols head to Auburn this weekend. Today's show looks at the main factors heading into the game. The Locked on Vols podcast is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. And good news: the Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify!
• Josh Ward offers three keys for Tennessee to try to win the game. A big focus will be on Tennessee's defense.
• Auburn beat writer Justin Ferguson of The Athletic joins the show. He discusses the issues Auburn's defense is trying to overcome and what stands out in Auburn's matchup vs Tennessee. 
• Josh looks at three players who need to shine for the Vols this weekend. One of the players showed against Georgia that he could be close to breaking out.
• Catch up on the SEC schedule for the weekend, and Josh offers a pick for the UT-Auburn game.

What Tennessee needs to do if it wants to upset Auburn

Tennessee needed that one. The Vols beat Auburn 30-24 on Saturday, snapping an 11-game SEC losing streak. Josh Ward will discuss on today's show. Today's show looks at the main factors heading into the game. The Locked on Vols podcast is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. And good news: the Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify!
• Coach Jeremy Pruitt discusses how good it feels to beat Auburn on the road and what it was like to celebrate with his team.
• How did Tennessee beat Auburn? Josh discusses the main factors in Tennessee pulling off the upset. 
• Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano played a huge role in the win. Josh lays out some of the numbers from Guarantano and the wide receivers that put the Vols in position to win. 
• Pruitt explains a big change Tennessee made to its offense and discusses what kind of program he hopes UT to be in the future.
• Where was Josh right, wrong and close heading into the Auburn game? He tells you in segment three of today's show.

Come celebrate a major win for Tennessee's football program

Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt met with the media on Monday and reflected on Tennessee's win. He also looked ahead to the Alabama game, which we do on today's show. The Locked on Vols podcast is available every day on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/2KCfrP6) and Google Podcasts (goo.gl/BzuKiB). And good news: the Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify as well as Overcast and Stitcher!

• Josh Ward begins today's show with some honors that were handed out to Tennessee's players on Monday. Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano's performance against Auburn received a lot of attention.

• Wide receiver Jauan Jennings stepped up in a big way on Saturday. Hear what Tennessee's head coach had to say about the work Jennings has put in to help the Vols. 

• Josh has three more takeaways from the Vols' win at Auburn.

• David Ubben of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Pruitt getting ready to face Alabama, how Tennessee replaces linebacker Jonathan Kongbo and the Vols' offensive approach on early downs.

• Nick Saban heaps praise on the job Pruitt has done early on as Tennessee's coach.

• How good is Alabama this season? Pruitt tells you after he watched some film of the Crimson Tide on Sunday.

This Tennessee football player has made a big difference for the Vols

The Locked on Vols podcast has moved! Find the show anywhere you download podcasts, including on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/2KCfrP6) and Google Podcasts (goo.gl/BzuKiB). And good news: the Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify as well as Overcast, Stitcher and other platforms!

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Where to find the Locked on Vols podcast moving forward

The Locked on Vols podcast has moved. Here are links to find the show, which is still available five days per week:

Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2KCfrP6
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The show is also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast and other podcast apps!

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