NCAA - Football

FINAL Saturday, September 19, 2026
Kennesaw State Owls 9
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Tennessee Volunteers 42
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Neyland Stadium · 101,915 att.

Match Report

Brandon throws for a TD, runs for another to lead No. 15 Tennessee over Kennesaw State 42-9

— Faizon Brandon threw for 178 yards and one touchdown and ran for another to lead No. 15 Tennessee to a 42-9 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday night.

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Team Stats

18
1st Downs
26
5-13
3rd down efficiency
4-10
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
291
Total Yards
446
189
Passing
178
22/34
Comp/Att
18/26
5.6
Yards per pass
6.8
102
Rushing
268
30
Rushing Attempts
41
3.4
Yards per rush
6.5
9-90
Penalties
3-20
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
30:57
Possession
29:03

Top Performers

KENN

  • Matt McKenzie NO 5 · YDS 213 · AVG 42.6
  • Rickie Collins C/ATT 22/34 · YDS 189 · AVG 5.6
  • Daniel Kinney FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 35
  • Zion Booker REC 10 · YDS 78 · AVG 7.8

TENN

  • Faizon Brandon C/ATT 18/26 · YDS 178 · AVG 6.8
  • Jackson Ross NO 2 · YDS 92 · AVG 46.0
  • Daune Morris CAR 14 · YDS 116 · AVG 8.3
  • Cooper Ranvier FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 43

Highlights

01:14 Kennesaw State Owls vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Full Highlights Watch on ESPN 00:08 Cooper Ranvier kicks 40-yard field goal Watch on ESPN 00:29 Faizon Brandon throws 13-yard touchdown Watch on ESPN 00:07 Cooper Ranvier kicks 43-yard field goal Watch on ESPN

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