Vols Start Fresh with True Freshman QB | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee kicks off its season with a true freshman QB sensation—Faizon Brandon, the only Power Four true freshman starting at QB in Week 1, stepping into Neyland Stadium against Furman’s gritty grad transfer Jake Garcia. Brandon, a two-time state champ from high school, brings elite prep pedigree to the Vols’ offense, while Garcia, who’s played at Michigan, Miami, and East Carolina, faces a daunting test against Tennessee’s defense. The game airs Saturday at 3:30 PM ET on SEC Network+ via the ESPN app, with Richard Cross and Max Starks calling the action. Don’t miss this historic debut—and keep an eye out for Tennessee’s upcoming matchups against Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, and Texas. 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/8ace2ad98c2b26d0