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- Passing Yards
- 309
- rk –
- Passing Yards per Game
- 309
- rk –
- Passing Touchdowns
- 4
- rk –
- Passing Interceptions
- 10
- rk –
Team info
- Head Coach
- Josh Heupel
CFB Week 1 takeaways: Michigan gets a gift, LSU looks title-ready and UMass wins!
CFB Week 1 takeaways: Michigan gets a gift, LSU looks title ready and UMass wins!
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Highlight: Freshman QB Faizon Brandon's five TDs power Tennessee past Furman
Brandon puts together a phenomenal debut, throwing for 226 yards and three TDs and running for two more in the No. 20 Vols' 56-7 win over the Paladins.
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Tennessee football, band pay homage to Dolly Parton in Week 1
The late entertainer was a huge fan of Tennessee football, and the program made sure to show its appreciation.
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Freshman QB Brandon accounts for 5 TDs to lead No. 20 Tennessee over Furman 56-9
Faizon Brandon threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead No. 20 Tennessee to a 56-9 victory over Furman on Saturday.
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Vols' Faizon Brandon explains what he was most proud in debut
After a three-passing and two-rushing touchdown performance in the win against Furman, Brandon speaks on what it means to be QB1 for Tennessee.
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Furman Paladins vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Full Highlights
Furman Paladins vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Full Highlights
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QB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  | Ryan Staub | QB |
| 11 |  | Faizon Brandon | QB |
| 12 |  | George MacIntyre | QB |
| 13 |  | Mason Phillips | QB |
RB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  | Justin Baker | RB |
| 6 |  | Javin Gordon | RB |
| 17 |  | Daune Morris | RB |
| 18 |  | DeSean Bishop | RB |
| 24 |  | Hunter Barnes | RB |
| 34 |  | Will Rajecki | RB |
WR
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Travis Smith Jr. | WR |
| 3 |  | Radarious Jackson | WR |
| 4 |  | Mike Matthews | WR |
| 5 |  | TK Keys | WR |
| 9 |  | Joakim Dodson | WR |
| 14 |  | Braylon Staley | WR |
| 19 |  | Tyreek King | WR |
| 26 |  | Doren Sacha | WR |
| 29 |  | Jack-Henry Jakobik | WR |
| 30 |  | Jacolby Cooper | WR |
| 31 |  | Lane Cope | WR |
| 35 |  | Ben Petermann | WR |
| 36 |  | Nathan Roberts | WR |
| 38 |  | Brayden Carroll | WR |
| 81 |  | Ian Duarte | WR |
| 88 |  | Deon Hardin | WR |
TE
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |  | Ethan Davis | TE |
| 7 |  | DaSaahn Brame | TE |
| 44 |  | Drake Martinez | TE |
| 80 |  | Cole Harrison | TE |
OL
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 |  | Jeremias Heard | OL |
| 55 |  | Antoni Ogumoro | OL |
| 56 |  | Sam Pendleton | OL |
| 58 |  | Nic Moore | OL |
| 59 | Charlie Powell III | OL | |
| 60 |  | Thomas Storm | OL |
| 63 |  | Jeremy George-El | OL |
| 65 |  | Michael Kostantonov | OL |
| 66 |  | Kamari Blair | OL |
| 69 |  | Donovan Haslam | OL |
| 70 |  | David Sanders Jr. | OL |
| 71 |  | Ed Baker | OL |
| 72 |  | Jesse Perry | OL |
| 75 |  | Wendell Moe Jr. | OL |
| 78 |  | Gage Ginther | OL |
| 79 |  | Gabriel Osenda | OL |
DL
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  | Xavier Gilliam | DL |
| 5 |  | Daevin Hobbs | DL |
| 9 |  | Mariyon Dye | DL |
| 19 |  | Nathan Robinson | DL |
| 26 |  | JJ Finch | DL |
| 33 |  | Jordan Norman | DL |
| 35 |  | Carson Gentle | DL |
| 36 |  | Carter Gooden | DL |
| 37 | Kedric Golston II | DL | |
| 39 |  | Darryl Rivers | DL |
| 44 |  | Christian Gass | DL |
| 47 |  | Isaiah Campbell | DL |
| 55 |  | Mike Bethea II | DL |
| 56 | Zach Groves | DL | |
| 59 |  | Dereon Albert | DL |
| 85 |  | CJ Edwards | DL |
| 87 |  | Nuk Simmons | DL |
| 95 |  | Breeze Carter | DL |
| 97 | Hezekiah Harris | DL | |
| 99 |  | Charles House III | DL |
LB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |  | Amare Campbell | LB |
| 7 |  | Arion Carter | LB |
| 11 |  | Jordan Burns | LB |
| 12 |  | Jaedon Harmon | LB |
| 13 |  | Edwin Spillman | LB |
| 22 |  | Jeremiah Telander | LB |
| 27 |  | Jadon Perlotte | LB |
| 28 |  | Brayden Rouse | LB |
| 50 |  | Ryan Scott | LB |
| 57 |  | Grier Short | LB |
DB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | TJ Metcalf | DB |
| 3 |  | Tre Poteat III | DB |
| 4 |  | Ty Redmond | DB |
| 6 |  | Qua Moss | DB |
| 8 |  | Jadais Richard | DB |
| 10 |  | Dejuan Lane | DB |
| 14 |  | Kayin Lee | DB |
| 15 |  | Edrees Farooq | DB |
| 20 |  | Tevis Metcalf | DB |
| 24 |  | Dylan Lewis | DB |
| 25 |  | Tim Merritt | DB |
| 29 |  | Isaiah Hardge | DB |
| 30 |  | Javonte Smith | DB |
| 34 |  | Zay Anderson | DB |
| 38 |  | Jowell Combay | DB |
| 40 |  | KJ McClain | DB |
| 42 |  | DJ Burks | DB |
| 43 |  | Jackson Mathews | DB |
PK
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 |  | Cooper Ranvier | PK |
| 93 |  | Grady Dangerfield | PK |
P
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 |  | Jackson Ross | P |
| 99 |  | Logan Foley | P |
LS
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 |  | Bennett Brady | LS |
| 53 |  | Blake Howard | LS |
Season stats · 2026
Passing
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 309 |
| Yards per Game | 309 |
| Touchdowns | 4 |
| Interceptions | 10 |
| QB Rating | 222.449 |
Rushing
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 329 |
| Yards per Game | 329 |
| Touchdowns | 4 |
Receiving
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 309 |
| Touchdowns | 4 |
Opponent
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 2,983 |
| Rushing Yards | 1,760 |