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Faizon Brandon's 5 touchdowns lead Tennessee past Furman
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points : The Vols started their 2026 season with a strong win, defeating Furman 56-9. True freshman Faizon Brandon had a notable performance, throwing for 226 yards and three touchdowns, and also scoring two rushing touchdowns.
From Knoxville, Tenn.: The Vols started their 2026 season with a strong win, defeating Furman 56-9. True freshman Faizon Brandon had a notable performance, throwing for 226 yards and three touchdowns, and also scoring two rushing touchdowns. This outing marked his debut with Tennessee.
The team's defense also showed promise, with a new look under Jim Knowles. A notable play included a sack by Tyree Weathersby against Furman.
Further details about the game are available, including the performance of other players and the team's overall strategy. The game took place inside Neyland Stadium.
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Category: News Published: September 5, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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