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September 5, 2026 β’ Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Furman Paladins (1-1) takes on Tennessee Volunteers (1-0) at Neyland Stadium, Knoxville.
Furman Paladins
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Tennessee Volunteers
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FUR
|
0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
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TEN
|
7 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 56 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
10:42
Ethan Davis 17 Yd pass from Faizon Brandon (Cooper Ranvier Kick)
Score
11:14
Faizon Brandon 6 Yd Run (Cooper Ranvier Kick)
Score
3:05
DeSean Bishop 1 Yd Run (Cooper Ranvier Kick)
Score
0:17
Faizon Brandon 7 Yd Run (Cooper Ranvier Kick)
Score
13:54
Mike Matthews 55 Yd pass from Faizon Brandon (Cooper Ranvier Kick)
Score
11:38
Mike Matthews 57 Yd pass from Faizon Brandon (Cooper Ranvier Kick)
Score
5:55
Nathan Chapman 50 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:50
TK Keys 22 Yd pass from George MacIntyre (Cooper Ranvier Kick)
Score
13:13
Isaiah Davis 23 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Score
11:40
Justin Baker 73 Yd Run (Josh Turbyville Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Furman Paladins
VS
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Tennessee Volunteers
Projected Score
FUR 16
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TEN 24
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Furman Paladins
STAT
Tennessee Volunteers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Tennessee Volunteers plays on familiar turf at Neyland Stadium, Knoxville.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Furman Paladins Could Win
Furman Paladins will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Tennessee Volunteers Could Win
Tennessee Volunteers has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
101,915
Closing Odds
Line: TENN -49.5 | O/U: 66.5
Team Leaders
Furman Paladins Leaders
Connor Ackerley
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ben Croasdale
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Banks Bouton
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Tennessee Volunteers Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Furman Paladins (100.0%)
Tennessee Volunteers (0.0%)
Total Submissions: 32 circles
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