Vols beat podcast: Mike Canales returning to Neyland Stadium with UTEP

September 12, 2018 at 11:55 a.m. | Updated September 12, 2018 at 11:57 a.m.

by David Cobb

Quarterback coach Mike Canales celebrates as Quinten Dormady (12) hits the last target on the quarterback challenge. The annual Spring Orange and White Football game was held at Neyland Stadium on April 22, 2017.
Quarterback coach Mike Canales celebrates as Quinten Dormady (12) hits the last target on the quarterback challenge. The annual Spring Orange and White Football game was held at Neyland Stadium on April 22, 2017.

KNOXVILLE - Mike Canales has coached football for 34 years at various collegiate and NFL levels, but he will experience a first on Saturday.

The Texas El-Paso offensive coordinator will coach against a school where he previously worked when UTEP takes on Tennessee on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Canales coached quarterbacks at Tennessee in 2017. It was a tough season for the Vols, but Canales endeared himself to fans during his time in Knoxville with his energetic personality and impressive recruiting efforts.

He joined the Vols Beat Podcast to discuss the challenges of turning UTEP around, reflect on his time in Knoxville and look ahead to Saturday's game.

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