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Freshman QB Brandon Shines in Historic Tennessee Debut
6 Sep
Summary
- Faizon Brandon threw for 226 yards and 3 TDs.
- He also rushed for 68 yards and 2 TDs in his first start.
- Brandon matched Cam Newton's 2010 SEC record for first-time starters.
Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon made a memorable debut in his first start for the Volunteers. The former five-star recruit led Tennessee to a dominant 56-9 win over Furman. Brandon's performance included an impressive 226 passing yards and three touchdowns. He further showcased his versatility with 68 rushing yards and two additional touchdowns.
This remarkable stat line makes Brandon the first SEC player since Cam Newton in 2010 to record at least three passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns in their very first collegiate start. His historic outing has generated significant excitement among Vols fans about the team's future prospects with Brandon at the helm.
