Quarles Returns to Furman's Rival | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee kicks off its season against Furman in a matchup with deep personal ties for George Quarles, who once coached the Paladins as offensive coordinator and still calls them family. After a decorated high school coaching career capped by 11 state titles, Quarles took a leap to Furman in 2016, driven by his close bond with the head coach — even sharing a dorm room in college. He helped lead Furman to a Southern Conference title in 2018 before moving on to East Tennessee State and Austin Peay. Now back in high school football, he savors the freedom to watch college games as a fan — though he might skip Saturday’s game to avoid the crowds. Still, he’s eager to see how Furman stacks up against Tennessee’s new starting QB, praising Neyland Stadium’s electric atmosphere while stressing the importance of health and quarterback play in this pivotal showdown. 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/30989f299e3a30c0