Vols vs Furman: High Expectations | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee football kicks off their 2026 season this Saturday against Furman, a team already with a win under their belt. ESPN gives the Vols a 99% chance to win, and DraftKings has them as a 46.5-point favorite — with the over/under at 66.5. The game’s all about early momentum and giving younger players valuable reps. Quarterback Faizon Brandon gets his first college start, while George MacIntyre is primed to make a statement — could this be the beginning of a QB battle? The Vols need to dominate early and build momentum from the get-go to live up to preseason hype. 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/49416adc425193c7