Tennessee Starts Freshman QB Brandon | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee shocks everyone by naming true freshman Faizon Brandon as their starting quarterback for the season opener against Furman, flipping a heated competition with veteran George MacIntyre. Brandon’s raw talent, athleticism, and imposing size—6’4”, 225 lbs—gave him the edge in final scrimmages, especially with his dual-threat potential to elevate the run game. While MacIntyre brings experience, Brandon’s arm strength and ceiling could redefine Tennessee’s offense. Expect MacIntyre to see some snaps in Week 1, but the real test comes Saturday against Georgia Tech. 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/015363ead0a95855