Tennessee prepares for Kennesaw State ahead of Texas matchup

Tennessee football, currently ranked 14th and 2-0, is set to host Kennesaw State on September 19. The team is under scrutiny as they prepare for a challenging SEC schedule, facing top-ranked Texas soon after. Quarterback Faizon Brandon has shown promise, earning SEC Freshman of the Week honors, but concerns about the offensive line's performance linger. Coach Josh Heupel emphasizes the importance of improvement ahead of tougher opponents, and the team's rushing offense is currently ranked sixth nationally. With significant nonconference wins behind them, Tennessee hopes to address special teams issues and penalties before entering the SEC gauntlet.

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