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What George MacIntyre's First Start Means For Tennessee Football

Josh Heupel has made a difficult decision this week involving his quarterback position. True freshman Faizon Brandon has been dealing with an injury, and it has been affecting his play, according to Heupel.

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2028 WR Devin Barber Discusses First Game Day Visit with Tennessee Football

An underclass from the state of Georgia was in Knoxville as the Tennessee Volunteers defeated Auburn to go 1-1 in the SEC and 4-1 on the overall season.

Faizon Brandon News / TWSN / October 6

Faizon Brandon’s Starting Job Is in Question at Tennessee

While the Tennessee Volunteers got the win over Auburn, they came away with more questions than answers at the quarterback position. George MacIntyre replaced Faizon

Ty Redmond News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 6

Ty Redmond’s Confidence Is Growing as Tennessee Prepares for Arkansas

Tennessee’s defensive line is making life difficult for quarterbacks, and Ty Redmond is benefiting. As the Volunteers prepare for Arkansas, the cornerback sees a defense whose pieces are working together.

Jeremiah Telander News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 6

Everything Jeremiah Telander Said Ahead of Tennessee’s Matchup With Arkansas

Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander met with the media during Arkansas week as the Volunteers prepare for another SEC road test. Telander discussed Tennessee's early success under defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, the challenge of playing at Arkansas, the development of several teammates and the mentality behind the Vols' defense.

Mike Matthews News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 6

Everything Mike Matthews Said Ahead of Tennessee vs. Arkansas

The Tennessee Volunteers returned to their winning ways in week 5, where they tallied their first SEC win of the 2026 season, beating the Auburn Tigers 24-14, largely due to an impressive game from running back Desean Bishop.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / October 6

Prominent NFL draft analyst drops strong comment on Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon that may change how fans view the Vols’ QB situation

The Tennessee Volunteers’ quarterback situation is murky going into a road SEC matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks. It’s unclear who will start at quarterback for Tennessee this weekend on the road against Arkansas.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 5

2028 Four-Star Tight End Lee Steele Details Game Day Visit with Tennessee Football

The Tennessee Volunteers moved to 4-1 (1-1) on the season after last Saturday's 24-14 victory over the Auburn Tigers. The winning effort by the Vols was spectated by several high school prospective athletes, some of which are no strangers to Knoxville.

Faizon Brandon News / Lindy's Sports / October 5

Tennessee Volunteers Have To Stick With Faizon Brandon At QB Despite Benching

The Tennessee Volunteers had a quarterback battle between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre during camp, which Brandon, a true freshman, won. Brandon had success early on, but the true freshman struggled against the Auburn Tigers on Saturday.

Doneiko Slaughter News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Former Tennessee Volunteers Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Doneiko Slaughter was waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, ending a short stay on the 53-man roster that never really left the margins of special teams, via the NFL transaction wire.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 5

Tennessee Football's Defense Leads the Nation in This Category

The Vols lead the nation with 23 sacks through five games. LSU is the only other program with at least 20, sitting just behind Tennessee with 22. The number becomes even more impressive when compared to last season.

DeSean Bishop News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 5

Everything DeSean Bishop Said Ahead of Tennessee vs. Arkansas

DeSean Bishop gave Tennessee plenty to celebrate against Auburn. By Monday, though, his attention had already shifted to the next challenge. After rushing

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / October 5

‘The box score doesn’t do it justice and it’s unfortunate’ – ESPN’s Cole Cubelic says one Tennessee player quietly dominated Auburn

One Tennessee Vols defender was more dominant against the Auburn Tigers than the box score shows. If you look at the box score of Tennessee’s 24-14 win over Auburn, two performances stand out.

Nathan Robinson News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 5

Everything Nathan Robinson Said Ahead of Tennessee vs. Arkansas

Nathan Robinson waited weeks to contribute again. When Tennessee needed a fourth-down stop against Auburn, he helped deliver one. The defensive lineman returned from injury in the Volunteers’ 24–14 victory Saturday, teaming with Jeremiah Telander to stop a pivotal fourth-and-one run in the fourth quarter.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / October 5

Vols head coach Josh Heupel just made Tennessee’s quarterback situation even more confusing

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel isn’t ready to reveal who will start at quarterback against the Arkansas Razorbacks. To the surprise of absolutely no one, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel didn’t reveal on Monday during his weekly press conference who the Vols’ starting quarterback will be on Saturday against Arkansas.