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The Faizon Brandon Era Begins: Tennessee names true freshman starting quarterback, reports say
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points This decision makes Brandon the first true freshman to start as quarterback for Tennessee's season opener since Brent Schaeffer in 2004. The announcement of Brandon as the starting quarterback was reported by Chris Low of On3, a partner of WVLT.
Faizon Brandon, a five-star true freshman, has been named the starting quarterback for Tennessee. He won the job after competing with redshirt freshman George MacIntyre since spring ball. This decision makes Brandon the first true freshman to start as quarterback for Tennessee's season opener since Brent Schaeffer in 2004.
Tennessee's 2026 season is set to begin on September 5 against Furman. The announcement of Brandon as the starting quarterback was reported by Chris Low of On3, a partner of WVLT. Further details about the decision and the upcoming season can be found through these sources.
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Category: News Published: August 24, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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