Texas Longhorns' 2026 opponents select starting quarterbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tennessee, Arkansas, and Florida have named their starting quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season opener. Tennessee's true freshman Faizon Brandon will start against Furman on Sept. 5, after competing in a quarterback battle. Florida’s Aaron Philo, a transfer from Georgia Tech, won his spot after a close contest. Arkansas has selected junior KJ Jackson as its starter following a competitive autumn camp. Texas prepares to face these teams, with the Longhorns' season set to start soon.
- •Tennessee names true freshman Faizon Brandon as QB starter.
- •Florida selects Aaron Philo as starting quarterback.
- •Arkansas chooses KJ Jackson over AJ Hill for their QB.
- •All three teams face Texas in the upcoming season.
- •Season starts in less than two weeks for these teams.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Three 2026 Texas Longhorns opponents finally name starting QBs
"Three of Texas Longhorns 2026 football opponents (Tennessee, Arkansas and Florida) have all finally named a starting quarterback to begin the season.
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