Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon leads victory at Georgia Tech
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon completed his first career road game in a 45-24 victory against Georgia Tech on September 12 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Brandon finished 10-of-21 passing for 148 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He added 22 rushing yards to the offensive effort, which saw the 18th-ranked Volunteers accumulate nearly 300 total yards on the ground. Tennessee, now 2-0 on the season, leaned on a strong rushing attack and a defensive performance to hold off the Yellow Jackets. Brandon previously recorded 294 total yards and five touchdowns in his collegiate debut against Furman. The team is scheduled to host Kennesaw State at Neyland Stadium on September 19.
- •Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24 on September 12.
- •Faizon Brandon threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
- •The Tennessee offense rushed for nearly 300 yards in the win.
- •The Volunteers are 2-0 and play Kennesaw State on September 19.
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — What Josh Heupel saw from QB Faizon Brandon vs Georgia Tech for Tennessee football
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Grading freshman QB Faizon Brandon in Tennessee football win over Georgia Tech
"Josh Heupel praised Faizon Brandon's play in Tennessee football's win over Georgia Tech on Sept. 12, even though his stats were unimpressive.
"Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon played his first Tennesse road game at Georgia Tech. Here's how we graded Brandon's performance.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:16 AMWhat Josh Heupel saw from QB Faizon Brandon vs Georgia Tech for Tennessee football
Josh Heupel praised Faizon Brandon's play in Tennessee football's win over Georgia Tech on Sept. 12, even though his stats were unimpressive.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:58 AMGrading freshman QB Faizon Brandon in Tennessee football win over Georgia Tech
Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon played his first Tennesse road game at Georgia Tech. Here's how we graded Brandon's performance.
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