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Josh Heupel does not name starting quarterback for Tennessee game against Kentucky

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 5:29 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Josh Heupel does not name starting quarterback for Tennessee game against Kentucky

Summary

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel did not confirm a starting quarterback ahead of the matchup against Kentucky on Nov. 7. Heupel has refrained from naming a starter for five consecutive weeks, following the benching of freshman Faizon Brandon in favor of sophomore George MacIntyre. Tennessee, currently ranked No. 16, holds a record of 6-2, while Kentucky is ranked No. 7 with a 7-1 record. The Vols have seen mixed results with MacIntyre under center, winning three of four games since the quarterback change, though they lost to South Carolina in their last outing on Oct. 24.

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•Tennessee plays Kentucky on Nov. 7 at Neyland Stadium.
•George MacIntyre has started the last three games for the Vols.
•Faizon Brandon, a five-star recruit, was previously the starter.
•Tennessee has averaged heavy reliance on the run game.
•DeSean Bishop is close to breaking UT's single-season rushing record.

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Heupel declined to name a starting quarterback for Tennessee’s upcoming game against Kentucky on Nov. 7 during his weekly media availability.
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