Freshman QB Brandon accounts for 5 TDs to lead No. 20 Tennessee over Furman 56-9
— Faizon Brandon threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead No. 20 Tennessee to a 56-9 victory over Furman on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Furman Paladins
9
Tennessee Volunteers
56
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUR | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| TENN | 7 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 56 |
Neyland Stadium · 101,915 att. · SECN+
Match Report
Team Stats
10
1st Downs
29
4-15
3rd down efficiency
5-11
0-2
4th down efficiency
2-3
220
Total Yards
638
43
Passing
309
11/22
Comp/Att
21/27
2.0
Yards per pass
11.4
177
Rushing
329
36
Rushing Attempts
47
4.9
Yards per rush
7.0
5-45
Penalties
7-60
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
27:51
Possession
32:09
Top Performers
FUR
- William Pendergrass NO 6 · YDS 247 · AVG 41.2
- Dylan Gomez NO 2 · YDS 86 · AVG 43.0
- Isaiah Davis CAR 8 · YDS 113 · AVG 14.1
- Nathan Chapman FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 50
TENN
- Faizon Brandon C/ATT 13/17 · YDS 226 · AVG 13.3
- Mike Matthews REC 4 · YDS 132 · AVG 33.0
- Justin Baker CAR 3 · YDS 89 · AVG 29.7
- Jackson Ross NO 2 · YDS 89 · AVG 44.5
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