Faizon Brandon Named Vols Starter | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee Vols officially name true freshman Faizon Brandon as starting quarterback for the season, a bold move by head coach Josh Heupel who says Brandon earned the spot through camp performance—but with a major caveat: competition remains fierce and Brandon’s job isn’t guaranteed if he struggles. Heupel stressed consistency over isolated mistakes, signaling that while Brandon gets Week 1 duties, the door stays open for others if results don’t follow. With high potential and big expectations, Brandon’s debut could be the spark this team needs—or the start of a wild ride. 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/416b201d0c825d73