Freshman QB Faizon Brandon Leads Vols | Chattanooga News

Tennessee’s got a freshman QB under center for their season opener — Faizon Brandon, the second-ever true freshman to start for the Vols, following Brent Schaeffer in 2004. After a grueling offseason of relentless work, Brandon’s confidence is sky-high, buoyed by teammate support and a clear leadership role. With a confirmed starter, the offense can finally lock in, and receivers like Travis Smith Jr. say it’s a game-changer for communication and execution. Brandon’s ready to lead with swagger as the Vols take on Furman on September 5 at 3:30 PM — stream it live on SEC Network Plus and the ESPN app. 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/1e41d15695cdf89f