# CONFIDENCE: Josh Heupel has Inspired Plenty of TRUST with Quarterbacks | HUGE GUEST

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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: 2026-09-01T04:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tennessee Volunteers face a pivotal test: Does Josh Heupel’s offense or Jim Knowles’ revamped defense inspire more confidence ahead of Week 1? Eric Cain explores Tennessee’s strengths, addressing questions about the quarterback battle between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre, key depth chart ‘OR’ designations, and breakout candidates like Duane Morris and Tyree Weathersby. Expectations for Tennessee’s top playmakers are set, with predictions for sack leaders and interception totals. Furman head coach Clay Hendrix joins to preview Furman’s matchup at Neyland Stadium, assessing Jake Garcia’s impact and the challenge of containing Tennessee’s high-octane attack. The conversation dives into roster retention amid player movement, defensive playmakers like Joshua Stoneking, and the tactical chess match against Jim Knowles’ defense. Can Furman’s experience and physicality make it interesting against the Vols, or will Heupel’s offensive track record win the day?

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