FAST TRACK: Faizon Brandon LEADS an Elite List of College Football's IMPCT Freshmen

The Tennessee Volunteers’ Faizon Brandon headlines a standout group of impact freshmen ready to shake up college football this season. Can Brandon’s elite athleticism and versatility propel him to a starting QB role, or will Vanderbilt’s hometown hero Jared Curtis steal the spotlight in the SEC? Host Brian Smith spotlights rising talents like Keisean Henderson (Houston Cougars), Savion Hiter (Michigan), and Ian Premer (Notre Dame), exploring how these newcomers could alter their teams’ trajectories from day one. The analysis dives into defensive stars such as LaDamion Guyton (Texas Tech), Jamieon Winfield (USC), and LSU’s powerhouse interior trio of Deuce Geralds, Lamar Brown, and Richard Anderson, weighing their potential to disrupt veteran linemen. Key matchups, including North Carolina vs. TCU and early tests for NC State, come under the microscope as Smith assesses which teams may answer lingering questions in college football’s Week 1. With roster changes and new eligibility rules, which future stars will seize their moment this fall? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/[LOCKEDON] and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.