55 mins. ago
Should Tennessee football be on upset alert for the season opener against Furman?
Asked to pick a game with potential to rival the iconic upset Appalachian State pulled over then No. 5 Michigan in 2007, ESPN ****** yst Jordan Rodgers said the No. 18 Vols, who are 46.5-point favorites, could find themselves in a closer game than expected against the Paladins (1-0) on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m., SEC Network+) at Neyland Stadium.
"I don't think any of them are too likely, but if there was one I could maybe sell you that it could get interesting, it'd be Furman at Tennessee," Rodgers, a former quarterback at Vanderbilt, said during a "SportsCenter" segment on Sept. 2
Rodgers' primary concern for Tennessee is freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon and even immensely gifted players can be ****** e to costly mistakes in their debuts.
"You look at Tennessee and they are breaking in a five-star quarterback and he is really talented, Faizon Brandon. But in these games where App State upsets a Michigan, it's not usually that they are more talented. It's that the better team beats themselves," Rodgers said. "And a five-star quarterback could go out there as and 18-year-old and make some mistakes. I think he's going to be really good but in Week 1, he's not going to be the version that he could be in Week 11 or 12."
#furman #state #sept #faizon
Asked to pick a game with potential to rival the iconic upset Appalachian State pulled over then No. 5 Michigan in 2007, ESPN ****** yst Jordan Rodgers said the No. 18 Vols, who are 46.5-point favorites, could find themselves in a closer game than expected against the Paladins (1-0) on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m., SEC Network+) at Neyland Stadium.
"I don't think any of them are too likely, but if there was one I could maybe sell you that it could get interesting, it'd be Furman at Tennessee," Rodgers, a former quarterback at Vanderbilt, said during a "SportsCenter" segment on Sept. 2
Rodgers' primary concern for Tennessee is freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon and even immensely gifted players can be ****** e to costly mistakes in their debuts.
"You look at Tennessee and they are breaking in a five-star quarterback and he is really talented, Faizon Brandon. But in these games where App State upsets a Michigan, it's not usually that they are more talented. It's that the better team beats themselves," Rodgers said. "And a five-star quarterback could go out there as and 18-year-old and make some mistakes. I think he's going to be really good but in Week 1, he's not going to be the version that he could be in Week 11 or 12."
#furman #state #sept #faizon
7 hours ago
Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon has a unique name with an interesting origin story that his parents love to tell.
Brandon will debut as the youngest starting quarterback in Tennessee history when the 18th-ranked Vols play Furman (1-0) on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+/SEC Network+) at Neyland Stadium.
College football fans will get accustomed to his saying Faizon Brandon. But where did the 18-year-old quarterback's name come from?
Here's the story that his parents told Knox News.
In 2008, Lenard and Rolanda Brandon were struggling to pick a name for their baby boy, whose birth was due that summer. Rolanda liked Zachary as a name for their first born, but Lenard was lukewarm.
#name #rolanda #parents
Brandon will debut as the youngest starting quarterback in Tennessee history when the 18th-ranked Vols play Furman (1-0) on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+/SEC Network+) at Neyland Stadium.
College football fans will get accustomed to his saying Faizon Brandon. But where did the 18-year-old quarterback's name come from?
Here's the story that his parents told Knox News.
In 2008, Lenard and Rolanda Brandon were struggling to pick a name for their baby boy, whose birth was due that summer. Rolanda liked Zachary as a name for their first born, but Lenard was lukewarm.
#name #rolanda #parents
6 days ago
Week 0 has arrived, meaning Tennessee hits the field in just one week. The Volunteers will kickoff the Faizon Brandon era against Furman in a tune up game before things start to get real in two weeks down in Atlanta. Tennessee is a sleeper team according to most, taking a backseat to teams like Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama, LSU and Ole Miss.
Can the Volunteers force their way into the SEC picture and perhaps make a run at the College Football Playoff? If that's in the cards, they'll have to find answers to these four questions.
The 5-star freshman ran away with the job in fall camp, now it's time to see just how good he can be right off the bat. There's no doubt about his long-term upside under Josh Heupel, but what about the right now? Brandon was praised for making plays down the field in scrimmages, and his athleticism will bring a new element to the RPO and maybe even option game.
It's going to come down to the little things though. The right checks, the right reads, getting through those reads quickly enough and keeping the offensive tempo when Heupel wants to operate with pace. Brandon is sure to make some freshman mistakes, that just comes with the territory. Can he make enough big plays down the field to keep defenses honest and the focus off of DeSean Bishop and the ground game? That's the key to me.
Tennessee's defensive line room has completely transformed in the past couple of seasons after having a bunch of veterans exit the program. It's going to be a new look for Garner's group in 2026, with no more Eason, Moi, Bailey or Josephs to lean on. The torch is being passed to guys like Xavier Gilliam, Nathan Robinson, Tyree Weathersby, Isaiah Campbell, Ethan Utley and several more. Veteran Daevin Hobbs is expected to lead the group and needs to take a big jump.
#right #tennessee
Can the Volunteers force their way into the SEC picture and perhaps make a run at the College Football Playoff? If that's in the cards, they'll have to find answers to these four questions.
The 5-star freshman ran away with the job in fall camp, now it's time to see just how good he can be right off the bat. There's no doubt about his long-term upside under Josh Heupel, but what about the right now? Brandon was praised for making plays down the field in scrimmages, and his athleticism will bring a new element to the RPO and maybe even option game.
It's going to come down to the little things though. The right checks, the right reads, getting through those reads quickly enough and keeping the offensive tempo when Heupel wants to operate with pace. Brandon is sure to make some freshman mistakes, that just comes with the territory. Can he make enough big plays down the field to keep defenses honest and the focus off of DeSean Bishop and the ground game? That's the key to me.
Tennessee's defensive line room has completely transformed in the past couple of seasons after having a bunch of veterans exit the program. It's going to be a new look for Garner's group in 2026, with no more Eason, Moi, Bailey or Josephs to lean on. The torch is being passed to guys like Xavier Gilliam, Nathan Robinson, Tyree Weathersby, Isaiah Campbell, Ethan Utley and several more. Veteran Daevin Hobbs is expected to lead the group and needs to take a big jump.
#right #tennessee
7 days ago
Tennessee football won eight games in 2025, marking the first time it had failed to reach nine victories in a season since Josh Heupel was named coach of the Vols in 2021.
The Vols are set to face four ranked teams this season and a new nine-game SEC schedule while breaking in a freshman quarterback, so reestablishing the nine-win floor Heupel had set for this program won't be easy.
Here are the three games that will define the season for Tennessee football in 2026.
On paper and in the polls, UT looks like the better team and a likely favorite to knock off the Yellow Jackets, even on the road. But first-year quarterback Faizon Brandon will still be an unknown commodity by the time the Vols arrive in Atlanta for their second game.
The Vols host FCS foe Furman in the season opener on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m., SEC Network+, ESPN+). and Brandon shouldn't expect to meet much resistance, nor to play four full quarters in that game. The SEC slate that follows promises to be tougher to navigate, but how Brandon reacts to a road environment at Bobby Dodd Stadium will say a lot about how truly ready he is to lead UT for the remainder of the season.
#brandon #nine #tennessee #first
The Vols are set to face four ranked teams this season and a new nine-game SEC schedule while breaking in a freshman quarterback, so reestablishing the nine-win floor Heupel had set for this program won't be easy.
Here are the three games that will define the season for Tennessee football in 2026.
On paper and in the polls, UT looks like the better team and a likely favorite to knock off the Yellow Jackets, even on the road. But first-year quarterback Faizon Brandon will still be an unknown commodity by the time the Vols arrive in Atlanta for their second game.
The Vols host FCS foe Furman in the season opener on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m., SEC Network+, ESPN+). and Brandon shouldn't expect to meet much resistance, nor to play four full quarters in that game. The SEC slate that follows promises to be tougher to navigate, but how Brandon reacts to a road environment at Bobby Dodd Stadium will say a lot about how truly ready he is to lead UT for the remainder of the season.
#brandon #nine #tennessee #first
10 days ago
The 2026 college football season begins this Saturday with an eight-game Week Zero. That leaves just under two weeks before most programs kick off their seasons. Several teams and their head coaches named their starting quarterbacks on Monday in preparation for Week 1.
Alabama named Keelon Russell its starter on Saturday, while other prominent QB competitions at Clemson, West Virginia, Vanderbilt and Iowa still haven't been decided — at least publicly.
Here are several of the QBs who have been named starters for the season.
The Volunteers are making true freshman Faizon Brandon their starting QB. Head coach Josh Heupel told the team of his decision on Monday morning and officially announced Brandon as the starter in an afternoon press conference.
Brandon, 6-foot-4, beat out sophomore George MacIntyre for the position, clinching the decision with his performance in a scrimmage on Saturday, according to On3. A five-star recruit, Rivals ranked Brandon as the No. 3 QB nationally and No. 10 player overall out of Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina.
#head
Alabama named Keelon Russell its starter on Saturday, while other prominent QB competitions at Clemson, West Virginia, Vanderbilt and Iowa still haven't been decided — at least publicly.
Here are several of the QBs who have been named starters for the season.
The Volunteers are making true freshman Faizon Brandon their starting QB. Head coach Josh Heupel told the team of his decision on Monday morning and officially announced Brandon as the starter in an afternoon press conference.
Brandon, 6-foot-4, beat out sophomore George MacIntyre for the position, clinching the decision with his performance in a scrimmage on Saturday, according to On3. A five-star recruit, Rivals ranked Brandon as the No. 3 QB nationally and No. 10 player overall out of Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina.
#head
10 days ago
Florida has named a new starting quarterback, and he's a name that should be familiar to Georgia Tech fans.
Gators coach Jon Sumrall named redshirt sophomore Aaron Philo as the team's starting quarterback for the fall. He's a Yellow Jackets transfer who will now pilot Sumrall's first year in the Swamp.
Philo beat out redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. for the starting gig.
Philo only played in three games last year for Georgia Tech behind quarterback Haynes King, but he will now get his chance to start for one of the biggest college football programs in the country.
TENNESSEE: Meet Faizon Brandon, the new Vols starting quarterback
#starting #quarterback #philo #gators
Gators coach Jon Sumrall named redshirt sophomore Aaron Philo as the team's starting quarterback for the fall. He's a Yellow Jackets transfer who will now pilot Sumrall's first year in the Swamp.
Philo beat out redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. for the starting gig.
Philo only played in three games last year for Georgia Tech behind quarterback Haynes King, but he will now get his chance to start for one of the biggest college football programs in the country.
TENNESSEE: Meet Faizon Brandon, the new Vols starting quarterback
#starting #quarterback #philo #gators
10 days ago
It's college football's week 0, and while we've still got some time before the Bulldogs kick off, the news from elsewhere is flowing free and fast. Let's take a quick spin around and see what's up.
Alabama has named sophomore Keelon Russell its starting quarterback over senior Austin Mack. It isn't a surprising outcome, as the former five star would eventually take over. But Bama fans are super stoked nonetheless.
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel on the other hand hasn't named a starter, but appears to be leaning toward freshman Faizon Brandon.Heupel has been saying all the right things publicly about going with the QB who brings the right mix of maturity and leadership to the role. But deep down I think there's something else at play: in the NIL era you can't bring in a multi-million dollar blue chipper like Brandon and afford to sit them on the bench. It's one reason I think Kirby Smart's emphasis on rewarding proven upperclassmen may be the smartest strategy in the NIL era.
Lane Kiffin on the other hand isn't so stoked about his tight end rotation, which is why he's apparently beating the bushes of the NFL for players who are on pro rosters but could come back to college now that a judge in Colorado has decided players in the 2022 class should have a fifth year of eligibility.
Though the buried lede in this story has to be that Kiffin apparently called Todd Monken to talk about whether he could have Monken's rookie tight end, and Monken didn't return his call. That goes on the long list of reasons I like Todd Monken.
#take #isn 't #stoked
Alabama has named sophomore Keelon Russell its starting quarterback over senior Austin Mack. It isn't a surprising outcome, as the former five star would eventually take over. But Bama fans are super stoked nonetheless.
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel on the other hand hasn't named a starter, but appears to be leaning toward freshman Faizon Brandon.Heupel has been saying all the right things publicly about going with the QB who brings the right mix of maturity and leadership to the role. But deep down I think there's something else at play: in the NIL era you can't bring in a multi-million dollar blue chipper like Brandon and afford to sit them on the bench. It's one reason I think Kirby Smart's emphasis on rewarding proven upperclassmen may be the smartest strategy in the NIL era.
Lane Kiffin on the other hand isn't so stoked about his tight end rotation, which is why he's apparently beating the bushes of the NFL for players who are on pro rosters but could come back to college now that a judge in Colorado has decided players in the 2022 class should have a fifth year of eligibility.
Though the buried lede in this story has to be that Kiffin apparently called Todd Monken to talk about whether he could have Monken's rookie tight end, and Monken didn't return his call. That goes on the long list of reasons I like Todd Monken.
#take #isn 't #stoked
12 days ago
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel left open the possibility that he could wait until game week to name his starting quarterback, but he's not tipping his hand.
It appears five-star freshman Faizon Brandon leads the competition with sophomore George MacIntyre after the final intrasquad scrimmage of preseason practice on Aug. 22, which was closed to media and the public.
Brandon connected on a deep pass to Mike Matthews and broke a few long runs. But he also tossed an interception and missed some short high-percentage passes.
The scrimmage continued to showcase Brandon's big-play potential as a runner and passer, as well as predictable freshman mistakes.
MacIntyre managed the offense reasonably well. But he tossed an interception that was returned for a touchdown, and he overthrew a deep pass.
#brandon #pass #tossed #tennessee
It appears five-star freshman Faizon Brandon leads the competition with sophomore George MacIntyre after the final intrasquad scrimmage of preseason practice on Aug. 22, which was closed to media and the public.
Brandon connected on a deep pass to Mike Matthews and broke a few long runs. But he also tossed an interception and missed some short high-percentage passes.
The scrimmage continued to showcase Brandon's big-play potential as a runner and passer, as well as predictable freshman mistakes.
MacIntyre managed the offense reasonably well. But he tossed an interception that was returned for a touchdown, and he overthrew a deep pass.
#brandon #pass #tossed #tennessee
19 days ago
No. 18 Tennessee held its first football scrimmage in fall training camp on Saturday. Rankings reflect the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll.
"Good work today inside the stadium," Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said after Saturday's scrimmage. "Scrimmage, a lot of situational football, from special teams to different field zones, offense and defense. A lot of really good work. Some things that, obviously, we got to continue to clean up. Some young guys that did some really good things, but some young guys that got to continue to grow and be ready to play championship level football here as you get ready to play this season.
"A lot of positives, but we got to continue to grow here. A lot of work left here in the next three weeks to get ready to go play."
The Vols have a starting quarterback competition during fall camp with sophomore George MacIntyre and freshman Faizon Brandon.
Heupel discussed Tennessee's starting quarterback competition following Saturday's scrimmage at Neyland Stadium. Everything the sixth-year head coach said is listed below.
#scrimmage #Football
"Good work today inside the stadium," Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said after Saturday's scrimmage. "Scrimmage, a lot of situational football, from special teams to different field zones, offense and defense. A lot of really good work. Some things that, obviously, we got to continue to clean up. Some young guys that did some really good things, but some young guys that got to continue to grow and be ready to play championship level football here as you get ready to play this season.
"A lot of positives, but we got to continue to grow here. A lot of work left here in the next three weeks to get ready to go play."
The Vols have a starting quarterback competition during fall camp with sophomore George MacIntyre and freshman Faizon Brandon.
Heupel discussed Tennessee's starting quarterback competition following Saturday's scrimmage at Neyland Stadium. Everything the sixth-year head coach said is listed below.
#scrimmage #Football
19 days ago
No. 18 Tennessee held its first football scrimmage during fall training camp at Neyland Stadium on Saturday.
Sixth-year head coach Josh Heupel recapped the Vols' performance.
"Good work today inside the stadium," Heupel said. "Scrimmage, a lot of situational football, from special teams to different field zones, offense and defense. A lot of really good work. Some things that, obviously, we got to continue to clean up. Some young guys that did some really good things, but some young guys that got to continue to grow and be ready to play championship level football here as you get ready to play this season.
"A lot of positives, but we got to continue to grow here. A lot of work left here in the next three weeks to get ready to go play."
Heupel also discussed Tennessee's starting quarterback competition between sophomore George MacIntyre and freshman Faizon Brandon.
#play
Sixth-year head coach Josh Heupel recapped the Vols' performance.
"Good work today inside the stadium," Heupel said. "Scrimmage, a lot of situational football, from special teams to different field zones, offense and defense. A lot of really good work. Some things that, obviously, we got to continue to clean up. Some young guys that did some really good things, but some young guys that got to continue to grow and be ready to play championship level football here as you get ready to play this season.
"A lot of positives, but we got to continue to grow here. A lot of work left here in the next three weeks to get ready to go play."
Heupel also discussed Tennessee's starting quarterback competition between sophomore George MacIntyre and freshman Faizon Brandon.
#play
28 days ago
Tennessee opened fall training camp on Wednesday at Haslam Field in preparation for its sixth football season under head coach Josh Heupel.
The Vols held a 17-period individual workout on the first day of fall camp.
"Really good work today on the grass as we start this on-field journey," Heupel said after Tennessee's first practice. "A lot of fundamental work here, early part of training camp. The first couple days, obviously, that continues throughout, but big emphasis on that here today and good to get out there with the guys."
The Vols also have a starting quarterback competition to replace Joey Aguilar from last season.
Early enrollee freshman Brandon Faizon, sophomore George MacIntyre, sophomore Mason Phillips and senior Ryan Staub from Colorado are on roster during fall camp.
#vols #early #season
The Vols held a 17-period individual workout on the first day of fall camp.
"Really good work today on the grass as we start this on-field journey," Heupel said after Tennessee's first practice. "A lot of fundamental work here, early part of training camp. The first couple days, obviously, that continues throughout, but big emphasis on that here today and good to get out there with the guys."
The Vols also have a starting quarterback competition to replace Joey Aguilar from last season.
Early enrollee freshman Brandon Faizon, sophomore George MacIntyre, sophomore Mason Phillips and senior Ryan Staub from Colorado are on roster during fall camp.
#vols #early #season
1 month ago
Tennessee football won the recruiting battle for five-star running back David Gabriel Georges, and Ohio State is trying to cope with the loss.
On this podcast episode of "The Volunteer State," beat writer Adam Sparks and columnist John Adams discuss both sides of that result, including the potential impact of Gabriel Georges on the Vols in 2027 and his similarities to past UT running backs.
Plus, Sparks is back from SEC media days, where he talked to reporters who ******* ume five-star freshman Faizon Brandon will win UT's quarterback competition over redshirt freshman George MacIntyre. Even some on the SEC Network set have made up their mind. But why?
And coach Josh Heupel may be hedging on his plan for picking the starting quarterback.
It's a loaded podcast episode as the Vols approach the start of preseason practice on Aug. 5. To hear the full discussion, listen to the 61-minute podcast. Here are some highlights.
#podcast #five #running
On this podcast episode of "The Volunteer State," beat writer Adam Sparks and columnist John Adams discuss both sides of that result, including the potential impact of Gabriel Georges on the Vols in 2027 and his similarities to past UT running backs.
Plus, Sparks is back from SEC media days, where he talked to reporters who ******* ume five-star freshman Faizon Brandon will win UT's quarterback competition over redshirt freshman George MacIntyre. Even some on the SEC Network set have made up their mind. But why?
And coach Josh Heupel may be hedging on his plan for picking the starting quarterback.
It's a loaded podcast episode as the Vols approach the start of preseason practice on Aug. 5. To hear the full discussion, listen to the 61-minute podcast. Here are some highlights.
#podcast #five #running
1 month ago
Tennessee football won the recruiting battle for five-star running back David Gabriel Georges, and Ohio State is trying to cope with the loss.
On this podcast episode of "The Volunteer State," beat writer Adam Sparks and columnist John Adams discuss both sides of that result, including the potential impact of Gabriel Georges on the Vols in 2027 and his similarities to past UT running backs.
Plus, Sparks is back from SEC media days, where he talked to reporters who ******* ume five-star freshman Faizon Brandon will win UT's quarterback competition over redshirt freshman George MacIntyre. Even some on the SEC Network set have made up their mind. But why?
And coach Josh Heupel may be hedging on his plan for picking the starting quarterback.
It's a loaded podcast episode as the Vols approach the start of preseason practice on Aug. 5. To hear the full discussion, listen to the 61-minute podcast. Here are some highlights.
#podcast #gabriel #five #star
On this podcast episode of "The Volunteer State," beat writer Adam Sparks and columnist John Adams discuss both sides of that result, including the potential impact of Gabriel Georges on the Vols in 2027 and his similarities to past UT running backs.
Plus, Sparks is back from SEC media days, where he talked to reporters who ******* ume five-star freshman Faizon Brandon will win UT's quarterback competition over redshirt freshman George MacIntyre. Even some on the SEC Network set have made up their mind. But why?
And coach Josh Heupel may be hedging on his plan for picking the starting quarterback.
It's a loaded podcast episode as the Vols approach the start of preseason practice on Aug. 5. To hear the full discussion, listen to the 61-minute podcast. Here are some highlights.
#podcast #gabriel #five #star
2 months ago
Tennessee will kick off its sixth football season under Josh Heupel on Sept. 5 at Neyland Stadium. The Vols will host Furman at 3:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+).
Tennessee enters fall training camp with four quarterbacks on roster: early enrollee freshman Brandon Faizon, redshirt freshman George MacIntyre, redshirt freshman Mason Phillips and redshirt junior transfer Ryan Staub from Colorado.
MacIntyre appeared in two contests as a freshman in 2025. He played against East Tennessee State and New Mexico State. The 6-foot-6, 208-pound signal-caller completed 7-of-9 passing attempts for 69 yards. His longest completion was 17 yards.
Phillips made his collegiate debut in the fourth quarter against East Tennessee State on Sept. 6, 2025. He recorded 18 rushing yards on two attempts. The 6-foot-1, 188-pound quarterback's longest rushing attempt was 16 yards.
Staub played three seasons at Colorado from 2023-25. He appeared in 12 games for the Buffaloes and completed 53-of-98 passing attempts for 681 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions. The 6-foot-1, 204-pound quarterback started in two games: at Houston on Sept. 12, 2025 and at Utah on Nov. 25, 2023.
Tennessee enters fall training camp with four quarterbacks on roster: early enrollee freshman Brandon Faizon, redshirt freshman George MacIntyre, redshirt freshman Mason Phillips and redshirt junior transfer Ryan Staub from Colorado.
MacIntyre appeared in two contests as a freshman in 2025. He played against East Tennessee State and New Mexico State. The 6-foot-6, 208-pound signal-caller completed 7-of-9 passing attempts for 69 yards. His longest completion was 17 yards.
Phillips made his collegiate debut in the fourth quarter against East Tennessee State on Sept. 6, 2025. He recorded 18 rushing yards on two attempts. The 6-foot-1, 188-pound quarterback's longest rushing attempt was 16 yards.
Staub played three seasons at Colorado from 2023-25. He appeared in 12 games for the Buffaloes and completed 53-of-98 passing attempts for 681 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions. The 6-foot-1, 204-pound quarterback started in two games: at Houston on Sept. 12, 2025 and at Utah on Nov. 25, 2023.
2 months ago
2026 will mark the third season with 16 Southeastern Conference teams after Oklahoma and Texas became league members in 2024.
Each league school will have three permanent opponents and six rotating opponents for the next four years. Beginning in 2026, Tennessee will play Alabama, Kentucky and Vanderbilt as permanent opponents.
The Vols enter their 2026 campaign with a quarterback battle to replace Joey Aguilar.
During spring practices, Tennessee had four quarterbacks on roster: early enrollee freshman Brandon Faizon, redshirt freshman George MacIntyre, redshirt freshman Mason Phillips and redshirt junior transfer Ryan Staub from Colorado.
“Don't expect a guy to be named here during the course of spring ball," Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said during spring practices in naming a starting quarterback. "I think it's important that all the guys in that room learn and grow throughout the course of spring, also have a chance to go back in your summer months, digest it, reinstall and come back a much better player, and compete and earn it in front of their teammates as you get into training camp."
Each league school will have three permanent opponents and six rotating opponents for the next four years. Beginning in 2026, Tennessee will play Alabama, Kentucky and Vanderbilt as permanent opponents.
The Vols enter their 2026 campaign with a quarterback battle to replace Joey Aguilar.
During spring practices, Tennessee had four quarterbacks on roster: early enrollee freshman Brandon Faizon, redshirt freshman George MacIntyre, redshirt freshman Mason Phillips and redshirt junior transfer Ryan Staub from Colorado.
“Don't expect a guy to be named here during the course of spring ball," Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said during spring practices in naming a starting quarterback. "I think it's important that all the guys in that room learn and grow throughout the course of spring, also have a chance to go back in your summer months, digest it, reinstall and come back a much better player, and compete and earn it in front of their teammates as you get into training camp."
2 months ago
Faizon Love rolled into a Hillsborough County, Florida, courtroom Friday (June 19) in a red prison jumpsuit and a wheelchair, shackled at the wrists, after spending more than two weeks behind bars on contempt-of-court charges tied to a child support dispute.
The actor was arrested on June 16 on two counts of contempt of court, originating from a warrant out of Hillsborough County. He had first been picked up in Riverside County, California and spent 16 days in jail before being transferred to Florida. Attorney Glen R. Lansky confirmed the cross-country transport, telling the NY Post he was moved "on orders of contempt from the Honorable Judge Mark Kiser."
At the center of the case is a child support dispute involving his ex, Tiffany Lee. She claims Love owes roughly $250,000 in missed payments at a court-ordered rate of $2,500 per month. Her attorney argued he had not made the required payments in years. Lee, appearing by video call, alleged Love told her directly that she "wasn't going to get a dime" and that he intended to stop working and cancel shows to avoid paying.
When his own attorney asked Love in open court whether he currently had the ability to pay $2,500 a month, he answered plainly: "Right now? No."
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The actor was arrested on June 16 on two counts of contempt of court, originating from a warrant out of Hillsborough County. He had first been picked up in Riverside County, California and spent 16 days in jail before being transferred to Florida. Attorney Glen R. Lansky confirmed the cross-country transport, telling the NY Post he was moved "on orders of contempt from the Honorable Judge Mark Kiser."
At the center of the case is a child support dispute involving his ex, Tiffany Lee. She claims Love owes roughly $250,000 in missed payments at a court-ordered rate of $2,500 per month. Her attorney argued he had not made the required payments in years. Lee, appearing by video call, alleged Love told her directly that she "wasn't going to get a dime" and that he intended to stop working and cancel shows to avoid paying.
When his own attorney asked Love in open court whether he currently had the ability to pay $2,500 a month, he answered plainly: "Right now? No."
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