True Freshman QB Takes the Stage | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s new starting QB, true freshman Faizon Brandon, is a massive 6’3”, 225 lbs beast who trained like a man possessed this summer—living at the facility and skipping home to North Carolina. He beat out veteran George MacIntyre in a battle of grit and preparation, marking the first time under Coach Heupel that a true freshman has taken the reins at QB since Dillon Gabriel at UCF. With a stacked offensive line, proven receivers, a 1K-yard rusher, and a seasoned tight end backing him up, Brandon’s got the tools to make an immediate impact. The real test? Saturday’s showdown against Furman. Can his offseason grind translate to game-day magic under pressure? All eyes are on this untested but determined rookie as he steps into the spotlight. 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/583be4ffdfa718e6