Faizon Brandon to start as Tennessee's true freshman quarterback on Sept. 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:14 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Faizon Brandon has been named the starting quarterback for Tennessee in their opener against Furman on Sept. 5. This makes him the 13th true freshman to start for the Vols, a group that includes notable figures such as Peyton Manning and Joshua Dobbs. Coach Josh Heupel informed the team of the decision during a meeting on Aug. 24. Historically, the performance of true freshman quarterbacks at Tennessee has varied, with some achieving significant success while others struggled.
- •Brandon will debut against Furman at Neyland Stadium.
- •Tennessee ranks 18th heading into the matchup.
- •Previous notable true freshmen include Manning, Dobbs, and Ainge.
- 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — These 12 Tennessee true freshmen started at quarterback before Faizon Brandon
"Faizon Brandon will be Tennessee's 13th true freshman to start at quarterback, joining a list that includes all-time greats. Here's how they fared.
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