Tennessee Makes Decision on 5-Star Freshman as Starting Quarterback
On3's Mike Wilson reported that head coach Josh Heupel informed the staff and players on Monday about the decision to make Brandon the starter.This marks the first time in over 20 years that Tennessee has started a true freshman at quarterback. In 2004, Brent Schaeffer started for the team and debuted against UNLV.Read More on NCAAMore news: Former Jets Player Sends Message After Stunning UFC Debut Win...Brandon brings impressive credentials as he steps into the starting role. At 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, he was a highly coveted prospect out of Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, who chose to sign with Tennessee.
- ▪On3's Mike Wilson reported that head coach Josh Heupel informed the staff and players on Monday about the decision to make Brandon the starter.This marks the first time in over 20 years that Tennessee has started a true freshman at quarterb
- ▪In 2004, Brent Schaeffer started for the team and debuted against UNLV.Read More on NCAAMore news: Former Jets Player Sends Message After Stunning UFC Debut Win...Brandon brings impressive credentials as he steps into the starting role.
- ▪At 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, he was a highly coveted prospect out of Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, who chose to sign with Tennessee.
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By Matthew CoudenContributing Writer0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Tennessee Volunteers have officially named their starting quarterback ahead of their upcoming season opener against Furman.On Monday, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported via sources that true freshman five-star Faizon Brandon beat out veteran George MacIntyre for the team's starting job. On3's Mike Wilson reported that head coach Josh Heupel informed the staff and players on Monday about the decision to make Brandon the starter.This marks the first time in over 20 years that Tennessee has started a true freshman at quarterback.
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