Tennessee Names Freshman QB for 2026 | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee shocks the college football world by naming true freshman Faizon Brandon as starting quarterback for 2026 — the last time they did this was in 2004. A top-ranked recruit from Grimsley High, Brandon led his team to multiple state titles and an undefeated senior season despite a hand injury, boasting a 35-1 record as a starter. With a strong arm, mobility, and elite pedigree, he’s already being compared to Tennessee’s all-time greats — and the Vols’ 2026 recruiting class is now among the nation’s best. Watch this young phenom rise. 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/e9dc7c8375af3068