Tennessee releases depth chart for season opener against Furman
- Tennessee listed freshman Faizon Brandon as the starting quarterback for the Furman opener, with George MacIntyre second and Ryan Staub third.
- Tennessee's running back chart starts with DeSean Bishop and Javin Gordon, with Daune Morris or Justin Baker listed as the third option.
- Tennessee listed multiple ORs at wide receiver, right guard, right tackle, defensive tackle, defensive end, Mike linebacker, and several return spots, showing several unresolved rotation points.
- Tennessee's starting offensive line lists David Sanders Jr., Wendell Moe Jr., Sam Pendleton, Jesse Perry or Shamurad Umarov, and Jesse Perry or Ory Williams across the front.
- Cooper Ranvier is listed as Tennessee's placekicker, Jackson Ross as punter and holder, Josh Turbyville as kickoff specialist, and Bennett Brady as long snapper.
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