India, Aug. 24 -- Tennessee Volunteers have made a major call ahead of the 2026 college football season, handing the starting quarterback job to five-star freshman Faizon Brandon. The North Carolina recruit has won the battle with sophomore George MacIntyre and will make his Tennessee debut against Furman on September 5.

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According to reports from ESPN's Pete Thamel, alongside Pete Nakos and Clowfb, Tennessee has officially named true freshman Faizon Brandon as the team's starting quarterback. Thamel reported that Brandon will make his debut in the season opener against Furman on September 5. This decision makes Brandon the first true freshman to start a season opener at quarterback for the Volunteers since t...