# CAN'T MISS: Furman HEAD COACH Previews Tennessee Football vs. Paladins

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Podcast: [Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642)
Published: 2026-09-05T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tennessee Volunteers gear up for the season opener against the Furman Paladins as head coach Clay Hendrix shares rare insights on Locked On Vols. Can Tennessee’s offense, led by freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon and shaped by Josh Heupel’s proven quarterback development, overwhelm Furman’s experienced defense in front of 102,000 fans at Neyland Stadium? Host Eric Cain spotlights Furman’s quarterback Jake Garcia—whose journey spans stints at Miami, Missouri, and Michigan—and defensive standout Joshua Stoneking, who chose to stay with the Paladins despite transfer temptations. The conversation explores roster retention, transfer dynamics, and the tactical chess match facing Furman’s staff as they prepare for Jim Knowles’ unpredictable Tennessee defense. Will Furman’s veteran presence or Tennessee’s explosive tempo dictate the story of this pivotal opener?

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