The Tennessee Volunteers started off their 2026 season the right way, throttling the Furman Paladins 56-9 in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee, as one would hope against Furman, was outstanding on both sides of the ball.

Tennessee freshman Faizon Brandon's five-touchdown debut has put a preseason Lamar Jackson comparison back in the spotlight before Georgia Tech.

ATLANTA (AP) — DeSean Bishop rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Faizon Brandon threw for two scores, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night.