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Freshman QB Brandon Shocks College Football
26 Sep
Summary
- Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon leads undefeated Tennessee against Texas.
- Brandon has thrown for 552 yards and six touchdowns with zero interceptions.
- No true freshman has ever won the Heisman Trophy.
All eyes will be on Neyland Stadium as the top-ranked Texas Longhorns face the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers in a crucial SEC game. Both teams enter the matchup undefeated, with significant conference challenges ahead.
Tennessee's true freshman quarterback, Faizon Brandon, has drawn significant praise from head coach Josh Heupel. Brandon has shown remarkable maturity and consistent improvement since joining the team in January. He has taken excellent care of the football and demonstrated decisiveness in his play.
Brandon, a consensus five-star recruit from Greensboro, North Carolina, committed to Tennessee in August 2024. Despite his elite pedigree, starting as an 18-year-old at Tennessee is rare. He has excelled in his first three games, accumulating 552 passing yards and six touchdowns with no interceptions, alongside 137 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee's early season dominance has flown under the radar due to weaker opponents. However, a victory over Texas would undoubtedly garner national attention and potentially boost Brandon's profile, especially considering no true freshman has ever won the Heisman Trophy.
