Tennessee QB Race Heats Up | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s QB battle is heating up as freshman Faizon Brandon edges out sophomore George MacIntyre in final scrimmage, but the decision isn’t sealed. Brandon dazzles with arm talent and legs, despite freshman blunders like interceptions, while MacIntyre remains steady but costly with his own picks. With a key opener against Furman on Sept. 5, coach Josh Heupel may let both play if the game spirals — a move that could also lock in reps and fix pre-snap penalties. Heupel’s history shows he’s unpredictable: last year he named starters post-scrimmage, but in ’21 he waited until game week, only to flip the QBs mid-season. Brandon’s mobility and deep-ball accuracy — especially to Mike Matthews — align perfectly with Tennessee’s high-octane offense, which led the SEC in long passes last year and keeps improving. Heupel’s priority? A QB who can extend plays and deliver big downfield shots to keep scoring soaring. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a27166e68229b4d3