Vols QB Race: Legs vs. Leadership | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s QB battle heats up as redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon fight for the starting job, with Coach Josh Heupel holding off until late August—but one trait could tip the scales: playmaking ability. Heupel recalls Hendon Hooker’s knack for turning chaos into yardage, a skill he demands for SEC success. While MacIntyre lacks running threat, Brandon’s 220-pound frame and willingness to run the QB read make him a crucial asset—especially in short-yardage and goal-line situations. If the quarterbacks are evenly matched, Brandon’s physicality and versatility might be the deciding factor in who takes the reins. 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/e5ac446bf536bbd8