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Tennessee

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Starters

  1. QBFaizon Brandon
  2. RBDeSean Bishop
  3. WRRadarious Jackson
  4. TEDaSaahn Brame
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    77
    Faizon BrandonFR
    Starter
  2. 12
    72
    George MacIntyreRS FR
  3. 8
    72
    Ryan StaubRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
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RB
  1. 18
    91
    DeSean BishopRS JR
    Starter
  2. 17
    78
    Daune MorrisSO
  3. 2
    65
    Justin BakerSO
WR-X
  1. 3
    82
    Radarious JacksonSO
    Starter
  2. 1
    72
    Travis Smith Jr.SO
  3. 36
    65
    Nathan RobertsRS JR
WR-Z
  1. 4
    91
    Mike MatthewsJR
    Starter
  2. 5
    71
    TK KeysFR
  3. 88
    65
    Deon HardinRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 14
    91
    Braylon StaleyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 19
    71
    Tyreek KingFR
TE
  1. 7
    81
    DaSaahn BrameSO
    Starter
  2. 82
    72
    Trent ThomasRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 87
    65
    Luca WolfFR
LT
  1. 70
    85
    David Sanders Jr.SO
    Starter
  2. 77
    79
    Ory WilliamsRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 79
    65
    Gabriel OsendaFR
LG
  1. 58
    85
    Nic MooreRS FR
    Starter
  2. 71
    71
    Ed BakerFR
  3. 63
    65
    Jeremy George-ElFR
C
  1. 56
    77
    Sam PendletonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 55
    77
    Antoni OgumoroSO
RG
  1. 69
    85
    Donovan HaslamRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 74
    79
    Shamurad UmarovRS JR
RT
  1. 72
    83
    Jesse PerryRS SO
    Starter
  2. 51
    77
    Jeremias HeardRS SO
  3. 66
    65
    Kamari BlairFR

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Next game kickoff time

Tennessee Volunteers plays Alabama at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachJosh Heupelsince 2021
Offensive CoordinatorJoey Halzle
Defensive CoordinatorJim Knowles

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
34.7
Yards/G
414.8
Pass Yds/G
186.5
Rush Yds/G
228.3
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
35.44%
Total TD
26
Sacks
25
TFL
41
INT
5
Team Analysis
WHY #15 IN WS POWER
Results this season+1.0 pts

Strength of schedule so far this season.

2025 SP+: 19.9

85%

Roster talent: 91st percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #8 national

6%

Returning production: 35%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; +1.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

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Tennessee Starting Quarterback

Tennessee Volunteers starting lineup

Tennessee starting lineup: QB Faizon Brandon, RB DeSean Bishop, WR-X Radarious Jackson, TE DaSaahn Brame. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Faizon Brandon is the projected starting quarterback for Tennessee as of October 15, 2026. George MacIntyre is listed second.

Tennessee also projects DeSean Bishop at running back, Radarious Jackson at wide receiver and DaSaahn Brame at tight end.

The full Tennessee Volunteers two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Faizon Brandon · QBDeSean Bishop · RBRadarious Jackson · WR-XDaSaahn Brame · TE

Common questions

Who is Tennessee's starting quarterback?
Faizon Brandon is the projected starting quarterback for Tennessee as of October 15, 2026. George MacIntyre is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Tennessee?
DeSean Bishop is the projected starter at running back for Tennessee, with Daune Morris listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Tennessee?
Radarious Jackson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Tennessee, with Travis Smith Jr. listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Tennessee?
DaSaahn Brame is the projected starter at tight end for Tennessee, with Trent Thomas listed second.
When was the Tennessee Volunteers depth chart last updated?
The Tennessee Volunteers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Tennessee's record last season?
Tennessee Volunteers finished 8-5 (4-4 in SEC play).
When does Tennessee Volunteers play next?
Tennessee Volunteers plays Alabama at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

Full Tennessee roster

Every player on the Tennessee Volunteers depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Radarious Jackson, Travis Smith Jr., Nathan Roberts, Ian Duarte

WR: Mike Matthews, TK Keys, Deon Hardin

WR: Braylon Staley, Tyreek King

LT: David Sanders Jr., Ory Williams, Gabriel Osenda

LG: Nic Moore, Ed Baker, Jeremy George-El

C: Sam Pendleton, Antoni Ogumoro

RG: Donovan Haslam, Shamurad Umarov

RT: Jesse Perry, Jeremias Heard, Kamari Blair

TE: DaSaahn Brame, Trent Thomas, Luca Wolf, Cole Harrison

QB: Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre, Ryan Staub

RB: DeSean Bishop, Daune Morris, Justin Baker, Hunter Barnes

Defense

DE: Tyree Weathersby, Carson Gentle, Hezekiah Harris, Breeze Carter

NT: Xavier Gilliam, Ethan Utley, JJ Finch

DT: Daevin Hobbs, Nathan Robinson, Isaiah Campbell

LEO: Jordan Norman, Mariyon Dye, Christian Gass, Kedric Golston II

WLB: Arion Carter, Edwin Spillman, Jadon Perlotte, Brayden Rouse

MLB: Amare Campbell, Jeremiah Telander, TJ White, Ryan Scott

CB: Ty Redmond, Tre Poteat III, Joel Wyatt

SS: Dejuan Lane, Sidney Walton, KJ McClain

FS: TJ Metcalf, DJ Burks

CB: Kayin Lee, Tim Merritt, Jamyan Theodore

NB: Qua Moss, Tevis Metcalf, Isaiah Hardge

RES: Ethan Davis, Edrees Farooq, Jadais Richard, Jaedon Harmon, Joakim Dodson

RES: Dylan Lewis, Wendell Moe Jr., Javin Gordon

Special Teams

PT: Jackson Ross, Logan Foley

PK: Cooper Ranvier, Josh Turbyville, Grady Dangerfield

KO: Josh Turbyville, Jackson Ross, Grady Dangerfield

LS: Bennett Brady, Blake Howard

H: Jackson Ross

PR: Qua Moss, Daune Morris

KR: Daune Morris, Qua Moss