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Tennessee football changes starting quarterback ahead of Arkansas matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Tennessee football changes starting quarterback ahead of Arkansas matchup

Summary

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel has named George MacIntyre the starting quarterback for the upcoming game against Arkansas, following a quarterback switch during the recent 24-14 victory over Auburn. Faizon Brandon, who had been the starter, showed promise in earlier games but struggled against the Texas defense and during the Auburn matchup. Heupel’s decision to adjust his starting lineup reflects a willingness to adapt and is met with mixed reactions from fans and commentators. This change comes as the team looks to maintain momentum in the season.

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Status Watch

•Tennessee defeated Auburn 24-14 on October 3.
•Faizon Brandon faced challenges in recent games, affecting his confidence.
•George MacIntyre is set to start against Arkansas on October 10.
•Fan reactions show support and skepticism regarding the quarterback change.
•Tennessee's defense has drawn positive comparisons to historic teams.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Readers give their blessing to Tennessee football's quarterback switch | Adams

What they're saying

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Daniel believes Faizon Brandon will return as starting QB. Jimmy admits that his son knows more about QBs than he does. Brian takes shot at Adidas.
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