The Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” radio show debuts for the 2017 season Monday, August 28 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee live from the patio at Dead End BBQ restaurant on Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville.

The Vol Network’s Bob Kesling hosts the show and will be joined each week by former Vols quarterbacks Pat Ryan and Jeff Francis. Numerous special guests and VFLs will visit the restaurant and be on the show this season. Entering its 10th season, “Big Orange Hotline” is a weekly, one-hour, prime time Tennessee football preview and review show presented and hosted by Dead End BBQ.

Monday’s show will feature recorded interviews with UT football coach Butch Jones and several Tennessee players. The crew also will get a scouting report on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Vols open the 2017 season against Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Monday, Sept. 4 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN).

Fans can call in and ask questions by dialing 1-800-688-8657, or Tennessee Verizon customers can dial # TENN. Fans are encouraged to check their local listings for a Vol Network affiliate in the area carrying “Big Orange Hotline.” The show can also be heard online at UTsports.com and on the UT GameDay App.

Dead End BBQ is an award-winning, unique American neighborhood barbecue restaurant located at 3612 Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville. Voted one of America’s top 100 barbeque restaurants, Dead End BBQ’s menu has a variety of options–from ribs to brisket to pork, chicken and sausage. More information and directions can be found at DeadEndBBQ.com.

-UT Athletics