Brandon Shines in Vols' Dominant Debut | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

True freshman QB Faizon Brandon shredded Furman in a 56-9 debut, throwing for over 200 yards, rushing for key yards, and accounting for five touchdowns. The defense dominated early, led by Xavier Gilliam’s three sacks and five tackles for loss, shutting down Furman’s offense. Coach Heupel raved about Brandon’s poise and dual-threat ability, especially his two deep TDs in the second half. The Vols racked up nearly 700 total yards, rotating in other QBs including George MacIntyre who added a touchdown. Despite the blowout, Heupel pointed to areas for growth. Now, they turn their focus to Georgia Tech in Atlanta — a promising start with a rising star at the helm. 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/9a5189b7df5cfc61