Faizon Brandon Takes Over as Vols Starter | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Faizon Brandon, the 18-year-old phenom, has officially earned the starting quarterback role for Tennessee — beating out seasoned competition to lead the Vols into their season opener against Furman. Despite the spotlight since age 14, Brandon’s focus remains laser-sharp: no celebration, just sweat and film. He stayed in Knoxville all offseason, grinding in the weight room and study hall, earning Coach Heupel’s praise for relentless work ethic. For Brandon, this isn’t a finish line — it’s Day One of proving he can win every SEC game. No flashy plays, just flawless execution. The real battle? Just getting started. 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/6502f2fad42d4c9e