Tennessee football coach addresses quarterback decision ahead of Arkansas game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel discussed the starting quarterback situation for the upcoming game against Arkansas during a press conference on October 5. He did not confirm whether Faizon Brandon or George MacIntyre will start, stating that the decision will be determined throughout the week. Brandon, a five-star freshman, struggled against Texas and was benched during the previous game against Auburn, where MacIntyre came on in relief and performed well, contributing to a 24-14 victory. The 14th-ranked Vols, with a record of 4-1, are set to play Arkansas, who currently sits at 2-3, on October 10.
- •Heupel will finalize the starting QB later in the week.
- •Brandon has been affected by injuries this season.
- •MacIntyre led a comeback against Auburn after replacing Brandon.
- •Tennessee seeks to improve its SEC record against Arkansas.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — What Josh Heupel said about Tennessee football starting quarterback vs Arkansas
"Josh Heupel was asked about Tennessee's starting quarterback vs. Arkansas. Here's what Heupel said at his weekly press conference on Oct. 5.
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