Tennessee QB George MacIntyre to Start vs. No. 6 Alabama
Josh Heupel has not named a starter, and Faizon Brandon’s health could push Tennessee to stay with George MacIntyre after his 247-yard game.
- On Thursday, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel named sophomore George MacIntyre the starter for Saturday's game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, replacing injured freshman Faizon Brandon.
- Brandon is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, forcing MacIntyre into his second consecutive start after the Volunteers' 24-17 victory over Arkansas last Saturday.
- In that 24-17 victory, MacIntyre completed 18 of 29 passes for 247 yards, demonstrating a 65.3% completion rate this season as the Volunteers improved to 5-1.
- "I thought he was decisive with the football," Heupel said, though he emphasized the team must collectively improve ball security heading into the Southeastern Conference matchup.
- Both young quarterbacks possess elite recruiting pedigrees, leaving the starting role open as the Volunteers navigate the season with Brandon's health remaining a critical factor in the ongoing competition.
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Tennessee QB George MacIntyre to start vs. No. 6 Alabama
By Field Level Media Oct 15 (Field Level Media) - Quarterback George MacIntyre will start his second straight game on Saturday when No. 14 Tennessee hosts No. 6 Alabama in Knoxville, ESPN reported on Thursday. MacIntyre stepped in for Faizon Brando...
Tennessee Names Starting QB for Alabama Game in Growing Battle
For a second week in a row, the Tennessee Volunteers will start George MacIntyre at quarterback, per ESPN. This time, he’ll face a massive test, going up against an Alabama Crimson Tide team looking to bounce back in a major way.This comes after an offseason where MacIntyre battled with Faizon Brandon for the starting job. […]
Tennessee Makes QB Decision for Alabama Game Amid Faizon Brandon Injury
Ahead of their historic "Third Saturday in October" clash against No. 6 Alabama, the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers have officially decided on a starting quarterback. Faizon Brandon, the team's freshman starter, has been recovering from an injury since late last month. On Saturday, Tennessee will go…
1 Tennessee QB is getting ‘increased reps’ ahead of facing Alabama
It is unclear who will start at quarterback for Tennessee against Alabama on Saturday. ESPN’s Pete Thamel provided some insight Tuesday on who will likely start against the Crimson Tide. “As for Tennessee at quarterback, there’s some ambiguity here going forward this week,” Thamel said. “George MacIntyre’s first career start was at Arkansas last week. […]
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