Former Tennessee quarterback ranked No. 11 nationally for QBR
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Former Tennessee quarterback ranked No. 11 nationally for QBR
Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
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QuarterbackTayven Jacksonis in his first season at North Texas in 2026.
In five starts, the 6-foot-4, 209-pound former Vol has completed 119 of 167 passing attempts for 1,519 yards, 10 touchdowns and four interceptions. He also has 55 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 attempts.
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Following Week 5, ESPN released updatedTotal QBR ratingsfor Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks.
Adjusted Total Quarterback Ratingvalues a quarterback on all play types with a 0-100 scale that is adjusted for the strength of opposing defenses faced.
Jackson ranks No. 11 nationally for QBR season ratings (83.3). He played at Tennessee in 2022 and appeared inthree games. Jackson completed 3 of 4 passing attempts for 37 yards, while totaling 10 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown for the Vols.
Tennessee quarterback Tayven Jackson in 2022.
Ohio Statequarterback Julian Sayin is ranked No. 1 nationally (92.1) and Darian Mensah from Miami is second (92.0).
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Tennessee freshman quarterbackFaizon Brandonis No. 90 nationally with a 48.2 QBR in five starts. He has completed 61 of 101 passing attempts for 697 yards and seven touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound freshman has recorded 130 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 53 attempts.
Below are the top 15 quarterbacks ranked nationally for QBR season ratings entering Week 6.
2026 college football QBR season ratings after Week 5
Sept. 5, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana; North Texas Mean Green quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) hands off against the Indiana Hoosiers at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium.
DeSean Bishop (18) andJesse Perry (72). Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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George MacIntyre. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Donovan Haslam. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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DeSean Bishop. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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George MacIntyre. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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DeSean Bishop. nnessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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David Sanders Jr. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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George MacIntyre. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Daevin Hobbs. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Sam Pendleton. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Daune Morris. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Arion Carter. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Nic Moore. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Xavier Gilliam. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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DeSean Bishop (18) andJesse Perry (72). Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harrlason/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
DeSean Bishop (18) andJesse Perry (72). Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harrlason/Vols Wire)
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George MacIntyre. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Donovan Haslam. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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DeSean Bishop. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
George MacIntyre. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Faizon Brandon. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football versus Auburn at Neyland Stadium
DeSean Bishop. nnessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
David Sanders Jr. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
George MacIntyre. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Tennessee Volunteers versus Texas Longhorns at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Faizon Brandon. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Faizon Brandon. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Daevin Hobbs. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Sam Pendleton. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Daune Morris. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Arion Carter. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Nic Moore. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Xavier Gilliam ranked top 10 on 2027 NFL draft big board
Xavier Gilliam. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Neyland Legacy Smokey Grey football uniforms
Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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