Online oddsmakers have made Keller Chryst the heavy favorite to be Tennessee's starting quarterback when the season begins on Sept. 1. Josh Ward explains on today's show why he thinks that's wrong. Other highlights from today's show:

• Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tyson Helton describes what he has seen from Guarantano.
• Helton also tells you what Tennessee needs from its quarterback position.
• Josh has several notes from Wednesday's practice, which had the team in full pads for the first time this fall.
• Tennessee will have to hold off a big-time SEC team for one of the Vols' commitments. Find out more about that situation on today's show.
• Today's newcomer to know is freshman defensive back Brandon Davis.
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