Tennessee Makes Decision on 5-Star Freshman as Starting Quarterback
Summary
The Tennessee Volunteers football team has chosen true freshman Faizon Brandon as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener against Furman. This is the first time in over 20 years Tennessee has started a freshman quarterback.Key Facts
- Faizon Brandon is a true freshman and a five-star recruit.
- Brandon is 6-foot-4 and weighs 225 pounds.
- He is ranked among the top 10 football prospects and the No. 3 quarterback prospect by Rivals Industry Ranking.
- He beat out veteran George MacIntyre for the starting quarterback position.
- Head coach Josh Heupel announced the decision to the team on Monday.
- Tennessee last started a true freshman quarterback in 2004 (Brent Schaeffer).
- Tennessee finished 8-4 last season, losing the Music City Bowl close to Illinois.
- New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles recently joined the team from Penn State.
- Tennessee’s first game with Brandon as starter is on September 5 against Furman, airing on the SEC Network.
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