Big Orange Sunday

Author: 104.5 The Zone Cumulus Media Nashville

Former University of Tennessee coordinator Doug Mathews brings you the latest news and analysis every weekend on 104-5 The Zone. Find the show LIVE every Sunday morning at 8 AM and check out the full podcast right here every weekend.
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Breaking Down the O-Line and Kentucky Preview with Bill Mayo
Sunday, 1 November, 2026

Bill Mayo joins the broadcast to dive into the technical side of football in the trenches. The conversation explores why young linemen struggle with pre-snap penalties and flinching against shifting defensive fronts, using Georgia's defensive tactics as a prime example. Mayo also breaks down the strategic evolution of the running game, comparing traditional gap schemes—like power, counter, and trap—to modern inside and outside zone blocking. Looking ahead to the next matchup, the hosts and Mayo preview the upcoming night game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium. Mayo highlights Kentucky's current momentum, noting their confident, mistake-free approach to the game. The episode wraps up with a nod to the seamless work of the broadcasting team and a sponsor read for American Home Design's 49th-anniversary sale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.