A VOLatile Reaction: Furman

The (First!) VOLatile Reaction! Tennessee opens the season with a decisive win over Furman, and we break down what actually mattered. Faison Brandon looks poised in his debut (with the obligatory Cam Newton comparisons), the defensive line flashes, and the offensive line raises real questions heading into Georgia Tech. We dig into the missing pieces up front, the run-game issues, and possible lineup fixes — then celebrate what might be the biggest offensive positive of the night: Tennessee finally hitting explosive downfield passes, including an Ethan Davis touchdown. On defense, we talk scheme looks, Arion Carter's absence, and how the front handles Georgia Tech's run game next week. Plus: a backfield debate, GMAC's backup reps, the receiver battle, and a comedy detour featuring Joe's ignored texts. A cleaner, more encouraging cupcake opener than we've seen in a while.