Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel named five-star true freshman Faizon Brandon as the Volunteers’ starting quarterback for the 2026 season. Brandon won the job in camp over second-year quarterback George MacIntyre, becoming the first true freshman to start a Week 1 opener for Tennessee since 2004.
Season Outlook and Schedule
First Game: Brandon makes his debut against Furman on September 5, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.
Second Game: The Vols travel to face Georgia Tech on September 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Milestone: He is the first opening-week true freshman starter for the program since Brent Schaeffer in 2004.
Background/Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina.High School: Grimsley High School, where he went 35-1 as a starter and won state titles.
Recruiting: Elite five-star prospect in the 2026 class
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Now that is awesome news! Never forget his years at GHS. Hope he can stay healthy and continue his winning ways at Tenn.
It’s Faizon, not Faison. Fix the headline.