Tennessee football prepares for No. 1 Texas as a faceless opponent
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Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Tennessee football faces No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26 at Neyland Stadium, with both teams at 3-0. The Volunteers emphasize a ‘nameless and faceless’ philosophy for opponents, aiming to maintain focus despite the matchup's significance. Senior linebacker Arion Carter noted the importance of mindset and organization for younger players, especially with a freshman quarterback, Faizon Brandon, starting against a formidable team. Tennessee seeks to uphold its mentality while recognizing Texas's formidable talent, which includes future NFL prospects.
- •Tennessee and Texas both enter the matchup 3-0.
- •The game takes place on Sept. 26 at Neyland Stadium.
- •Vols emphasize treating all opponents equally to maintain focus.
- •Faizon Brandon will start at quarterback for Tennessee.
- •Texas features numerous future NFL players.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Why Tennessee football calls No. 1 Texas another 'nameless and faceless' opponent
"Tennessee football calls every week's opponent "nameless and faceless," even in the case of No. 1 Texas.
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