Vols vs Furman: QB Watch & Defense | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s season opener against Furman is expected to be a blowout, with a massive 46.5-point spread and scores like 54-6 or 49-6 tossed around. But don’t sleep on the quarterback intrigue—freshman Faizon Brandon starts, and his durability could hinge on how long he stays in, especially with Georgia Tech looming. Watch for potential snaps from George MacIntyre, as the QB competition remains alive. On defense, while shutting down Furman won’t be a big deal, how they execute and play with intensity against a weaker opponent could hint at their readiness for tougher games ahead. It’s a lopsided score, but the storylines? Absolutely worth watching. 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/1c52bb6a58bdbd01