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Tennessee QB Brandon Cleared for Alabama Clash
17 Oct
Summary
- Faizon Brandon is cleared to play against Alabama.
- Several key players for both teams are out with injuries.
- The SEC implemented a new availability reporting system in 2024.
Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon has been cleared to play in the upcoming game against Alabama, as confirmed by the SEC student-athlete availability report released on October 16. Brandon had been listed as questionable after suffering a shoulder injury earlier in the season and had not played since the win against Auburn on October 3.
This matchup, scheduled for October 17 at Neyland Stadium, will see No. 14 Tennessee face No. 7 Alabama. Both teams are contending with numerous player injuries. Tennessee has seven players out for the season, including key offensive and defensive starters. Alabama also has significant absences, with their leading wide receiver, a starting defensive lineman, and starting center all ruled out due to injuries sustained in recent games.
The SEC student-athlete availability report, introduced this season for conference games, provides daily updates leading up to kickoff. Player statuses are categorized as available, probable, questionable, doubtful, or out, with specific chances of playing assigned to each designation. Failure to accurately report player status can result in penalties for schools.
