Brandon Shines as Vols' Youngest Starting QB | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Faizon Brandon just became Tennessee’s youngest starting quarterback ever and is already rewriting freshman records after a five-touchdown explosion against Furman — tying Casey Clausen and Tyler Bray’s single-game TD mark. With 13-of-17 passing for over 200 yards and surgical precision, he’s earned the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week award, joining an elite list that includes the legendary 1996 running back who set school rushing records as a true freshman. Already a triple honoree this week, Brandon now faces his biggest test yet: Georgia Tech’s defensive firestorm in his second start. Can he rise to the occasion? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/beddbb30490613a9