Tennessee names freshman Faizon Brandon as its starting quarterback ahead of the season opener. Multiple outlets report the decision is made Monday, with Brandon set to lead the Volunteers’ offense as the team prepares for its first game in less than two weeks.
Reports describe Brandon as a 6-foot-4, 220-pound quarterback who wins the job during fall camp. According to one outlet, he beats out sophomore George McIntyre, who appeared in two games last season, for the starting role. Other coverage frames the news as part of a broader look at Brandon’s preparation and background, including his high school career and how he is positioned to succeed at Tennessee.
While the sources differ in emphasis—some focus on his eligibility and what led to the starting selection, others highlight his personal and prep-story details—they agree on the core point: Tennessee’s head coach Josh Heupel selects Brandon as the team’s starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener.
