On the eve of the University of Tennessee’s 2022 season football opener, the Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” radio show debuts with a special Wednesday night edition at 8 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m. Central across the state of Tennessee live from the outdoor 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 Vol quarterbacks Pat Ryan and Jeff Francis. The show returns to its normal Monday night spot starting next week. Former Vol wide receiver Jayson Swain, will fill in for Ryan Wednesday night.

Entering its 13th season, “Big Orange Hotline” is a weekly, one-hour, prime time Tennessee football review and preview show presented and hosted since its beginning at Dead End BBQ. The show’s entertaining style focuses on the insightful breakdown and fun-natured discussion and banter supplied by the two former Tennessee signal-callers. Wednesday’s opening show will also feature comments from Coach Josh Heupel, a player interview with wide receiver with Cedric Tillman and a scouting report on Tennessee’s season-opening home opponent, the Ball State Cardinals.

Fans can call in and ask questions by dialing 1-800-688-8657 (VOLS), Tweet questions to @VolNetwork or e-mail [email protected]. Fans are encouraged to check their local listings for the close to 20 Vol Network affiliates in the state that carry “Big Orange Hotline”. The show can also be heard live online at utsports.com, on the Tennessee Athletics App and is available on podcast.

Dead End BBQ is an award-winning unique American neighborhood barbecue restaurant located at 3612 Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville. It’s been featured on CBS, ESPN, SEC Network, The Foodable Network and The Cooking Channel. The local eatery has been voted one of America’s top 100 barbeque restaurants.

-Vol Network