Five-Star Beginning Tennessee 56, Furman 9

One game, three views. Read what the victory meant, follow how every quarter turned, then see what the rest of the SEC did around it.

The Meaning

Game Story

Faizon Brandon announced himself with five touchdowns, and Tennessee opened the season with 638 yards and a 56-9 statement.

The Momentum

Four scoreboards, four turning points and the moments that carried Tennessee from a patient opening quarter to a full Saturday runaway.

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The Conference

The SEC went 16-0, LSU hammered Clemson, and Tennessee's freshman quarterback supplied one of opening weekend's loudest debuts.

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