Faizon Brandon named starting quarterback for Tennessee football
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Freshman Faizon Brandon will be the starting quarterback for Tennessee football when the 2026 season begins. Coach Josh Heupel informed the team of the decision during a meeting on August 24, with an official announcement expected later. Brandon, a five-star recruit ranked as the No. 3 quarterback in the 2026 class, competed against sophomore George MacIntyre and Colorado transfer Ryan Staub for the position. He is the 13th true freshman to start at quarterback for the Volunteers and will take the field against Furman on September 5 at Neyland Stadium.
- •Brandon was confirmed as starter on August 24.
- •He outperformed other candidates during offseason competition.
- •Brandon is a highly rated five-star recruit from Greensboro, North Carolina.
- •He will start against Furman on September 5.
- •Tennessee previously considered transfer quarterbacks but did not sign any.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee names Faizon Brandon starting quarterback
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Heupel names Faizon Brandon starting quarterback for Tennessee football
"Freshman Faizon Brandon will be Tennessee football's starting quarterback to begin the 2026 season, a source confirmed to Knox News on Aug. 24.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:27 PMTennessee names Faizon Brandon starting quarterback
The decision has been made.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:04 PMJosh Heupel names Faizon Brandon starting quarterback for Tennessee football
Freshman Faizon Brandon will be Tennessee football's starting quarterback to begin the 2026 season, a source confirmed to Knox News on Aug. 24.
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