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Now that Faizon Brandon has been named Tennessee’s starting QB, there’s something important to note about George MacIntyre’s role in 2026

Now that Faizon Brandon has been named Tennessee’s starting QB, there’s something important to note about George MacIntyre’s role in 2026

True freshman Faizon Brandon was named the Tennessee Vols’ starting quarterback on Monday morning. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel told the team on Monday morning that true freshman Faizon Brandon has won the Vols’ starting quarterback battle.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 24
Josh Heupel hints at what was suspected about Faizon Brandon being named Tennessee’s starting QB

Josh Heupel hints at what was suspected about Faizon Brandon being named Tennessee’s starting QB

True freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon was named the Tennessee Vols’ starting quarterback on Monday morning. True freshman Faizon Brandon was named the Tennessee Vols’ starting quarterback on Monday morning.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 24
Josh Heupel makes QB decision ahead of Week 1

Josh Heupel makes Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre decision ahead of Week 1

The Tennessee Volunteers were one of several SEC teams that had a quarterback battle headed into the 2026 season.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 23
Tennessee Vols' All-Time Sack Leader Heads to Cleveland

Tennessee Vols' All-Time Sack Leader Heads to Cleveland

Former Volunteer great, Derek Barnett is heading back to work. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the veteran defensive end is signing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns worth up to $5.5 million, bringing him into Year 10 as a pro.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / August 23
Everyone is talking about the QBs after Tennessee’s second scrimmage, but Josh Heupel had something else to say that shouldn’t go unnoticed

Everyone is talking about the QBs after Tennessee’s second scrimmage, but Josh Heupel had something else to say that shouldn’t go unnoticed

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel dropped some important non-quarterback comments after UT’s second fall scrimmage. The starting quarterback battle is obviously dominating the conversation surrounding Tennessee football right now, but it’s far from the only important development during fall camp for the Vols.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 22
Tennessee Commit Asa Barnes Delivers Three Touchdowns and a Statement Interception in Season Opener

Tennessee Commit Asa Barnes Delivers Three Touchdowns and a Statement Interception in Season Opener

Less than a month after locking in his commitment to Tennessee, Westview Chargers running back Asa Barnes showed the Volunteers exactly why they fought off Arkansas, Florida State, and USC to land him.

Jauan Jennings News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 21

Tennessee Recruit Jakye Beard Talks Tennessee, Jauan Jennings, and Becoming a Complete Football Player

For Westview transfer and Tennessee recruit Jakye Beard, the formula for becoming a great football player starts long before he ever steps onto a game field.

College Football News / Lindy's Sports / August 21
Volunteers Have Easy QB Decision Despite MacIntyre, Brandon Battle

Volunteers Have Easy QB Decision Despite MacIntyre, Brandon Battle

The Tennessee Volunteers have a quarterback competition between redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon. MacIntyre spent last year in Tennessee and got familiar with Josh Heupel’s system; however, Brandon has a higher ceiling and needs to be the Volunteers’ quarterback.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Tennessee lands four-star QB over Florida, Michigan, others

Tennessee lands four-star QB Kaden Craft over Florida, Michigan, others

The Tennessee Volunteers have found their quarterback for the class of 2028. There's still a lot that can change, of course, and it's worth noting that 4-star quarterback Kaden Craft wasn't even really planning on making a commitment before his junior season.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Draft Nation / August 14
2026 SEC Media Day Series: Tennessee

2026 SEC Media Day Series: Tennessee

In 2025, the Tennessee Volunteers were an offensive juggernaut, scoring at least 20 points in every game and posting over 30 on eight occasions. The problem was on the other side of the pigskin, where, in their five defeats, Tennessee surrendered at least 30 points.

Josh Heupel News / Yardbarker / August 11
Josh Heupel is running out of time to take next step with Tennessee

Josh Heupel is running out of time to take next step with Tennessee

Josh Heupel rescued Tennessee football and returned the program to national relevance. Entering his sixth season, however, merely being relevant is no longer enough.

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Tennessee lands former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington

Tennessee lands former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington via transfer portal

The Tennessee Volunteers have picked up an intriguing big man via the transfer portal after a lawsuit granted him an extra year of eligibility to play college hoops.

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