Episode #1085: Branndon Stewart

About this episode

Branndon Stewart discusses his college football career, including his time at Tennessee and Texas A&M, and life after football.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Branndon Stewart, the quarterback who led Texas A&M University to its only Big 12 Championship and first BCS bowl appearance. Before arriving in College Station, Stewart was at the center of one of college football’s most fascinating quarterback battles at University of Tennessee, where he competed for playing time with future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. One of the nation's top recruits coming out of high school, Stewart led Stephenville to its first state football championship in 1993 before signing with Tennessee. As a true freshman, he split time at quarterback with Manning during a season that sparked intense debate among fans and media over who should lead the Volunteers. The guys discuss Stewart’s remarkable high school career, the recruiting process that led him to choose Tennessee over several powerhouse programs, and the controversy that surrounded the quarterback competition in Knoxville. Stewart shares his perspective on competing alongside Peyton Manning and navigating the pressure that came with being one of the most highly touted quarterbacks in the country. The conversation also covers his decision to transfer to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Stanfield, Andy Shaver

Guest: Branndon Stewart

Topics covered

• college football
• quarterback competition
• recruiting process
• Big 12 Championship
• life after football
• Peyton Manning

Keywords

• Branndon Stewart
• Texas A&M
• University of Tennessee
• Peyton Manning
• Big 12 Championship
• college football
• quarterback battle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas A&M University, University of Tennessee

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