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Freshman QB Brandon Era Begins for Vols
5 Sep
Summary
- True freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon starts for Tennessee's opener.
- Brandon leads Vols against Furman in his first college game.
- The game streams on SEC Network+ via the ESPN app.
The Faizon Brandon era has commenced for Tennessee football. The true freshman quarterback is set to start for the Vols' season opener against Furman at Neyland Stadium this Saturday, September 5th. This marks the fifth consecutive season the Volunteers will feature a new starting quarterback.
Brandon, originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, achieved a 35-1 record as a high school starter, securing consecutive state championships before his early enrollment at Tennessee in January. He stands as the sole true freshman to begin Week 1 as a starting quarterback for a Power Four team.
The matchup also features Furman's quarterback Jake Garcia, a graduate student who previously played for Michigan, East Carolina, Miami, and Missouri. Garcia made his debut start for the Paladins in their season-opening victory last week. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be available for fans to stream exclusively on SEC Network+ via the ESPN app, with Richard Cross and Max Starks providing commentary.
