Tennessee’s Gamble on 18-Year-Old QB | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s Josh Heupel shocks the college football world by naming 18-year-old true freshman Faizon Brandon as starting QB — a raw talent with elite high school stats who beat out redshirt freshman George MacIntyre. While Brandon’s upside is undeniable, throwing him into SEC fire against Texas, Alabama, and LSU without proven experience raises serious concerns. Comparisons to Jalen Hurts’ historic 2016 run are misleading — Hurts had Saban’s system and NFL-caliber weapons. Brandon’s path is far riskier; this gamble could cost Tennessee the season and derail his development if he struggles under pressure. 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/b2776de780e6ee5a