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Tennessee names Faizon Brandon starting quarterback for season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:15 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Tennessee names Faizon Brandon starting quarterback for season opener
Summary

Tennessee has announced that freshman Faizon Brandon will start at quarterback for the team's season opener against Furman on September 5, 2026. This marks the first time since Brent Schaeffer in 2004 that a true freshman has started a season opener for the Volunteers. Schaeffer earned this distinction after completing 7-of-10 passes for 123 yards and one touchdown against UNLV in his debut. Brandon secured the starting role after competing with sophomore George MacIntyre. The Vols will host Furman at Neyland Stadium in their opening game of the season.

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  • •Faizon Brandon named starting quarterback for Tennessee's opener
  • •Brent Schaeffer last true freshman starter in 2004
  • •Tennessee hosts Furman on September 5
  • •Schaeffer threw for 123 yards and one touchdown against UNLV
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  • 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — 2004 Tennessee-UNLV: Brent Schaeffer starts as freshman quarterback
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Revisiting Brent Schaeffer's start as a true freshman quarterback for Tennessee in 2004.

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