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Tennessee’s Faizon Brandon is College Football’s Next Superstar

Tennessee’s Faizon Brandon is College Football’s Next Superstar

If there were questions about whether Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon was ready for the spotlight, he answered them emphatically Saturday.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / September 7
Reasons Tennessee fans should cheer for LB Arion Carter in Week 2

Return from suspension isn't only reason Tennessee fans should cheer whenever LB Arion Carter makes a tackle in Week 2 against Georgia Tech

After sitting out the No. 20 Volunteers' 56-9 Week 1 win over the Furman Paladins, Carter will return in Week 2 against the 0-1 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 7
Josh Heupel answered a question on Monday many Tennessee fans were asking about Faizon Brandon

Josh Heupel answered a question on Monday many Tennessee fans were asking about Faizon Brandon

There was a reason why the first half unfolded the way it did for Brandon and the Vols’ offense. Tennessee opened the season in impressive fashion on Saturday, routing Furman 56-9 at Neyland Stadium.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 7
Tennessee sophomore suffered a season-ending injury in Vols’ win against Furman

Tennessee sophomore suffered a season-ending injury in Vols’ win against Furman

A tough early season for the Tennessee Volunteers. The Tennessee Vols made it out of their season-opening win against Furman mostly unscathed, but not completely unscathed.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 7
Xavier Gilliam and Edwin Spillman Lead Tennessee's Defensive Charge Against Furman

Xavier Gilliam and Edwin Spillman Lead Tennessee's Defensive Charge Against Furman

On Saturday, September 5, the Tennessee Volunteers showed up at Neyland Stadium and convinced the college football world that they meant business by opening the 2026 regular season with a punishing 56-9 win over Furman.

Xavier Gilliam News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 7
Everything Xavier Gilliam Said Following Tennessee Football's Win vs. Furman

Everything Xavier Gilliam Said Following Tennessee Football's Win vs. Furman

Tennessee Football defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam spoke to the media following a 56-9 blowout victory over the Furman Paladins. This matchup was Gilliam's debut with the Volunteers after transferring in from Penn State this offseason.

Mike Matthews News / A to Z Sports / September 7
Tennessee WR Mike Matthews is going viral for something during the Furman game that most Vols fans didn’t even see happen

Tennessee WR Mike Matthews is going viral for something during the Furman game that most Vols fans didn’t even see happen

Tennessee wide receiver Mike Matthews had a big game in the Volunteers’ season-opening win over Furman. Tennessee junior wide receiver Mike Matthews had a huge game in the Vols’ 56-9 win over Furman on Saturday, catching four passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns.

Faizon Brandon News / TWSN / September 6
Faizon Brandon’s Historic Debut Changes Everything for Tennessee

Faizon Brandon’s Historic Debut Changes Everything for Tennessee

Tennessee started the 2026 college football season off with a game against Furman. While it wasn’t necessarily elite competition, it was still the first game of Fazion Brandon‘s career as he took over as just a freshman.

Faizon Brandon News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 6
Everything Faizon Brandon Said Following Tennessee Football's Win vs. Furman

Everything Faizon Brandon Said Following Tennessee Football's Win vs. Furman

Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon spoke to the media following the Tennessee Volunteers 56-9 victory over the Furman Paladins. Although multiple Vols

Rick Barnes News / Busting Brackets / September 3
Tennessee’s Ralph Scott injury creates an immediate frontcourt test for Rick Barnes

Tennessee’s Ralph Scott injury creates an immediate frontcourt test for Rick Barnes

Tennessee’s season has not started, but Rick Barnes already must rethink part of his frontcourt plan. Freshman forward Ralph Scott will undergo surgery Thursday for a left knee injury and is expected to miss six to eight months.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Tennessee lands four-star QB over Florida, Michigan, others

Tennessee lands four-star QB Kaden Craft over Florida, Michigan, others

The Tennessee Volunteers have found their quarterback for the class of 2028. There's still a lot that can change, of course, and it's worth noting that 4-star quarterback Kaden Craft wasn't even really planning on making a commitment before his junior season.

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