# UPSIDE: College Football Personality LOVES Tennessee Football’s Faizon Brandon

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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: 2026-08-27T04:05:00+00:00
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Tennessee Volunteers ignite preseason buzz as true freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon claims the starting job, raising expectations for a College Football Playoff run. Can Brandon’s deep ball and athleticism power a high-octane Josh Heupel offense surrounded by standouts like DeSean Bishop, Mike Matthews, and a veteran offensive line? Eric Cain and Michael Bratton of That SEC Podcast break down Tennessee’s quarterback situation, debate SEC QB rankings, and discuss why Brandon could exceed national projections. The conversation spotlights the Volunteers’ loaded receiving corps, questions on defensive line depth, and the impact of new DC Jim Knowles. With must-win matchups against Alabama, LSU, and Georgia Tech on the horizon, are the Vols poised to reclaim dominance in the SEC?

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