Tennessee discusses QB competition at SEC Media Days

During SEC Media Days on July 20, 2026, Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel addressed the ongoing quarterback battle between redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon. With the departure of Nico Iamaleava and a lawsuit from former starter Joey Aguilar, this marks the fifth consecutive year Tennessee starts a new quarterback. Heupel emphasized that preseason performance will determine the starter, highlighting the team's historical success despite frequent quarterback changes. Both MacIntyre and Brandon bring different strengths to the competition.

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