Vols vs Paladins Quarterly Report

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First Quarter

The first quarter was the introduction. Faizon Brandon settled in, found Ethan Davis for a 17-yard touchdown and gave Tennessee a lead it never surrendered. No fireworks yet. Just a freshman quarterback looking comfortable enough to make Neyland exhale.

Key Play

Brandon put his first Tennessee touchdown pass on Davis from 17 yards out.

Key Player

Ethan Davis — the veteran tight end gave the freshman an early, reliable target.

Key Stat

Furman managed no points while Tennessee used the quarter to find its footing.

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Second Quarter

Tennessee stopped introducing itself and started taking over. Brandon ran for two touchdowns, DeSean Bishop added another, and a 7-0 game became 28-0 before Furman could get to halftime. The freshman had three scores, and the rout had found its shape.

Key Play

Brandon's second rushing score finished a three-touchdown quarter and sent Tennessee in up 28.

Key Player

Faizon Brandon — two rushing touchdowns turned a promising debut into a commanding one.

Key Stat

Tennessee won the quarter 21-0. Folks, that is how an opener gets put to bed early.

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Third Quarter

Mike Matthews turned the third quarter into his own highlight reel. Brandon found him for touchdowns of 55 and 57 yards, then George MacIntyre joined the party with a 22-yard strike to TK Keys. Furman kicked a field goal. Tennessee kept kicking the door in.

Key Play

Matthews' first long touchdown announced that Tennessee could score in a blink.

Key Player

Mike Matthews — four catches, 132 yards and two touchdowns, with 112 yards arriving on two plays.

Key Stat

Tennessee scored 21 more points and reached 49 before the fourth quarter began.

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Fourth Quarter

Furman's Isaiah Davis finally found the end zone, and Justin Baker answered with a 73-yard sprint that put the last exclamation point on the afternoon. The starters were resting. Tennessee's speed was not.

Key Play

Baker hit the crease and went 73 yards, restoring the final 47-point margin in one shot.

Key Player

Justin Baker — 89 yards on three carries and one unforgettable finish.

Key Stat

Tennessee closed with 638 total yards. The scoreboard was large because the offense was larger.