Does Tennessee Get TOO CONSERVATIVE With a Lead? The Josh Heupel Debate

Tennessee beat Georgia Tech 45-24, but the win reopened a question Charlie Burris has about the Vols: Do they change too much when they build a lead? Charlie and former Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton first discuss the importance of making Texas react to the Vols’ offense. Then Charlie asks whether Tennessee’s approach with a lead could become a problem against a stronger opponent. Crompton, who also coaches football, explains why he favors continuing to run the offense and keeping pressure on an opponent rather than settling into a predictable pattern. There is a tradeoff. Staying aggressive can leave more time on the clock if a possession fails. Charlie and Crompton work through that risk, the role of Tennessee’s passing game and why a comfortable final score at Georgia Tech does not end the conversation. Should Tennessee protect a fourth-quarter lead by slowing down—or trust its offense to finish the game? Tell us where you stand. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Tennessee Volunteers for the Big Orange Podcast, live postgame reaction after every Vols game and Tennessee football coverage throughout the season. #TennesseeFootball #JoshHeupel #Vols #TennesseeTexas Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: https://atozsports.com/games For more VOLS coverage: https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/volforlifetn Twitter: https://x.com/BigOrangePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsportsvols TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsvols #tennesseevols #tennesseevolunteers #secfootball