Furman falls to Tennessee in 56-9 nonconference road loss

Furman dropped its second game of the 2026 season on Sept. 5, falling 56-9 to No. 18 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium. Head coach Clay Hendrix noted the game remained competitive early, with the Paladins trailing 14-0 in the second quarter before a key dropped pass stalled a scoring opportunity. Hendrix identified missed catches and defensive lapses against explosive plays as primary factors in the final margin. Despite the result, the coach praised the team for remaining competitive throughout the contest. Furman previously opened its season with a win against Anderson University. The matchup occurred under high temperatures at the Knoxville venue.

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