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Heupel does not name starting QB ahead of Arkansas game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:02 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Heupel does not name starting QB ahead of Arkansas game

Summary

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel did not reveal his starting quarterback for Saturday's SEC road game against Arkansas during a media session. Freshman QB Faizon Brandon made his fourth consecutive start against Auburn but was replaced in the second quarter after struggling. Sophomore George MacIntyre took over after Brandon's performance was hampered by an injury sustained in the previous game. Heupel indicated that both quarterbacks have worked well together in practice but did not provide further clarity on the decision ahead of the Arkansas matchup, where Tennessee enters ranked No. 15. The game will begin at 4:15 EST on SEC Network.

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Status Watch

•Tennessee plays Arkansas on October 7, 2026.
•Faizon Brandon started but struggled against Auburn.
•George MacIntyre took over after Brandon was benched.
•Heupel praised both quarterbacks' teamwork.
•Tennessee is ranked No. 15 in AP Top 25.

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8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Heupel declines to name starting QB ahead of SEC road opener

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel declined to name a starting quarterback for Saturday’s game against Arkansas when he addressed members of the media on Monday. The win over Auburn marked a fourth-straight start by freshman QB Faizon Brandon, but he was replaced in the second quarter after completing just three of […]
— Yahoo Sports

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