The Vols Have A HUGE Problem Before Auburn...

Download the Kalshi app and use code ATOZ to get $20 when you trade $20. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Sign up today: http://kalshi.com/r/ATOZ Sponsor Disclosure: Kalshi: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. The Tennessee Vols have a major problem heading into their matchup with Auburn. Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan preview Tennessee vs. Auburn and break down the growing concerns surrounding the Vols' offensive line, Faizon Brandon and the team's ability to bounce back after the loss to Texas. Tennessee has already lost Wendell Moe for the season, and his absence exposed just how thin the Vols are along the offensive line. Now Tennessee is dealing with another major question in the form of Shamurad Umarov, who is listed as questionable heading into the Auburn game. After allowing 10 sacks against Texas, the Vols simply cannot afford another major injury up front. Charlie and Zach discuss the potential offensive line combinations Tennessee could use against Auburn and explain why the situation could become extremely difficult if another player is unavailable. That puts even more pressure on Faizon Brandon. The Tennessee quarterback is coming off the toughest game of his young career against Texas, and the guys discuss reports that his throwing shoulder is not 100%. Brandon is expected to play, but Tennessee has to be careful about how much it asks him to run after he took a beating against the Longhorns. The biggest question may be whether Tennessee changes its offensive game plan. Charlie and Zach believe the Vols need to get the football out of Brandon's hands quickly, use more screens and short throws, attack the edges and find ways to protect their young quarterback while the offensive line works through its injury problems. The running game will also be critical. Tennessee needs to run the ball much better than it did against Texas, and the guys discuss how Deshaun Bishop and Daune Morris could be used differently against Auburn. On the other side of the football, Charlie and Zach are much more confident in Tennessee's defense. Jim Knowles' defense held Texas in check for much of the game, pressured Arch Manning and limited explosive plays. Auburn's offense presents a different challenge, particularly with quarterback Byron Brown's ability to run, but the guys believe Tennessee's defense should be capable of keeping Auburn's scoring total relatively low. That means the game could come down to one question: Can Tennessee's offense score enough points without putting Faizon Brandon in harm's way? Charlie and Zach also discuss whether Auburn could keep the game ugly and turn it into a defensive battle. Then come the predictions. Zach predicts Tennessee to beat Auburn 27-13. Charlie predicts Tennessee to win 24-20. Can the Vols bounce back from the Texas loss? Can Faizon Brandon respond? And can Tennessee's offensive line hold together long enough for the Vols to get through October? Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan break it all down on the latest Big Orange Podcast. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Tennessee for Tennessee Volunteers football news, analysis, recruiting updates, game reactions and Big Orange Podcast episodes throughout the 2026 season. 00:00 Tennessee vs. Auburn preview 01:00 Wendell Moe is out for the season 02:00 Tennessee's offensive line depth problem 03:00 More OL injuries? 04:00 Faizon Brandon's shoulder 05:00 Auburn's defensive front 06:00 Tennessee needs to change its game plan 07:00 Protecting Faizon Brandon 08:00 Tennessee's running game 09:00 Using screens and short throws 10:00 Tennessee's defense vs. Auburn 11:00 Can Byron Brown hurt Tennessee? 12:00 Why the Vols feel good about the defense 13:00 Auburn's offensive ceiling 14:00 Can Tennessee score enough? 15:00 The biggest question: Faizon's response 16:00 What the Texas loss taught us 17:00 Faizon's toughness 18:30 Faizon's mental response 19:00 Score predictions 21:00 Zach's prediction: Tennessee 27, Auburn 13 22:00 Charlie's prediction: Tennessee 24, Auburn 20 23:00 Mississippi State vs. Alabama 25:00 Final thoughts Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: https://google.com/preferences/source?q=atozsports.com 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 #TennesseeFootball #Vols #FaizonBrandon #AuburnFootball