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Josh Heupel said Furman's new defensive coordinator showed more multiple fronts in Week 1 and he expects additional wrinkles and pressure looks against first-time Tennessee starter Faizon Brandon.

Heupel said Tennessee has an idea for its running back rotation and anticipates all of its backs seeing time and carrying the football against Furman.

Heupel said the third wide receiver spot beside Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews remained competitive among Radarious Jackson, Travis Smith Jr., and TK Keys, with all expected to play Saturday.

Heupel expects Tennessee to rotate young defensive linemen and secondary players in the opener and noted close to 50 players could make their first run through the T.

Heupel said extreme heat could sometimes lead Tennessee to rotate earlier or more frequently, though he said the Vols would not game-plan around this opener's heat.