Furman vs Tennessee Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Furman vs Tennessee Game Information
The Furman Paladins will take their first road trip of the season Saturday for a matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Saturday will be the second game of the year for Furman following a 17-point victory a week ago. Tennessee will begin its 2026 season Saturday ranked #20 in the nation after finishing last year with an 8-5 overall record. For other College Football news, see our College Football Picks.
Furman Preview
The Furman defense was dominant last week, giving up just 3 points on 160 total yards. Offensively, Furman got everything they wanted, scoring 20 points on 450 total yards of offense. Jake Garcia led the show for the Furman offense last week, completing 15 passes for 183 yards and adding 9 carries for 51 yards in the game. CJ Nettles led all ball carriers in the game with 99 yards on 10 carries, and Ben Croasdale chipped in 67 yards and 2 scores on 11 carries. Daniel Haughton was the top receiver on the roster with 87 yards on 5 catches.
Tennessee Preview
With Joey Aguilar's departure, the Vols will turn the keys to the offense over to Faizon Brandon this year. Brandon is a true freshman, former 5-star QB who was the 3rd-best quarterback and 14th-ranked player in the class of 2026. DeSean Bishop returns this year and will likely be leaned upon heavily early in the year after leading Tennessee last year with 1076 yards and 16 scores on 182 carries. Braylon Staley is back this season for Tennessee and will see his numbers go up after finishing second on the roster last year with 837 yards and 6 scores on 68 catches.
Furman vs Tennessee Pick
Furman is stepping up considerably in competition and will struggle to match Tennesseeβs speed on both sides of the field. The Volunteers will establish their offense quickly and put constant pressure on the Paladins to keep pace. This game will become one-sided well before the fourth quarter as Β Tennessee opens the season with a dominant victory in front of its home crowd.
Sign Up Get $30 Premium Picks Credit + Exclusive Offers
Subscribe Now
- Pick: Tennessee Volunteers -46.5
- Secondary: Under 66.5
Final Score Prediction: Tennessee Volunteers win 56-3
Betting on College Football?
- Bet with other College Football fans at the best sportsbooks
- Sign up today and get started with the latest college football sportsbook promos
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users β Get $350 in Bonus Bets when you wager $5 for 7 days
New DraftKings Customer: SPEND $5, GET $200 IN BONUSES

