We are now just three days away from Tennessee’s first game of its 2026 season against Furman. While Tennessee is the heavy favorite, Furman should not be overlooked. The Paladins are 1-0 after winning last week and showed a lot of potential in the game. Here are three players from Furman that you need to know ahead of the matchup. Three Furman Players to KnowFurman University running back Ben Croasdale (25) scores against Anderson University Trojans during the first half at Paladin Stadium in Greenville, S.C. Thursday, August 27, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectJake Garcia Furman played Elon in the first round of the NCAA Division I FCS Football Championship at Paladin Stadium in Greenville on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. This Is action in the second half of the game. Furman's Head Coach Clay Hendrix on the field.
Pgre Furman Elon33 | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectWhile Garcia did not have a great game in Furman’s 20-3 win, that does not mean he is not dangerous. Garcia went 15-for-28 passing for 153 yards with an interception in the victory. He started his career at Miami and has made stops at Missouri, Coastal Carolina, and Michigan before he ended up with the Paladins. Being a four-star recruit coming out of high school, he has not lived up to his projections coming out of high school, but he has still shown signs that he can be dangerous. With his experience, Tennessee needs to not look past his arm, which made him such a sought-after recruit. Eli LipscombFurman played Elon in the first round of the NCAA Division I FCS Football Championship at Paladin Stadium in Greenville on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. This Is action in the second half of the game. Furman's Head Coach Clay Hendrix on the field.
