Freshman QB Faizon Brandon Takes the Helm | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee Volunteers shock fans by naming 18-year-old true freshman Faizon Brandon as their starting quarterback for the season opener — the first freshman to start Week 1 since 2004. Wearing the iconic number 11 once worn by fan-favorite Joshua Dobbs, Brandon inherits a massive spotlight and high expectations as he steps into a role that hasn’t seen a rookie starter in nearly two decades. With Hendon Hooker’s legacy still fresh in fans’ minds, the Vols are betting big on Brandon to lead them from day one — and if he delivers, this could be the beginning of something special. 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/4fc5c4a9f708a2d7