Tennessee football prepares to face Texas after win over Kennesaw State
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Tennessee football defeated Kennesaw State 42-9 on September 19, improving their record to 3-0. Quarterback Faizon Brandon passed for 178 yards with one pass beyond 20 yards in a game where Tennessee used a conservative offensive strategy. The Vols will host No. 1 Texas on September 26, and coach Josh Heupel emphasized the need to improve for the upcoming matchup. Tennessee's performance against a defense that prevented big plays may inform their approach against Texas.
- •Tennessee scored on seven of nine drives against Kennesaw State.
- •Faizon Brandon completed 18 of 26 passes in the game.
- •Tennessee averages 299 rushing yards per game after 268 yards versus Kennesaw State.
- •No. 1 Texas will be a key test for Tennessee on September 26.
- •Kennesaw State's defense limited explosive plays, a strategy Texas may adopt.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — How Texas may follow Kennesaw State blueprint vs Faizon Brandon, Tennessee football
"Faizon Brandon and Tennessee's offense were successful against Kennesaw State. But rest assured that Texas got good ideas about defending the Vols.
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