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Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon cleared for Auburn game after shoulder injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:31 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon cleared for Auburn game after shoulder injury
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Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon will be available for the Oct. 3 match against Auburn after not appearing on the SEC availability report. Brandon suffered a shoulder injury in a recent game against Texas, where he was sacked multiple times. Coach Josh Heupel stated that Brandon was healthy enough to return in that game, despite taking heavy hits. Backup quarterback George MacIntyre is also prepared to play if needed. The final SEC availability report will be released 90 minutes prior to kickoff at Neyland Stadium.

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  • •Brandon not listed on SEC availability report as of Sept. 30
  • •Suffered shoulder injury during the Texas game
  • •Heupel confirmed Brandon was healthy to play
  • •George MacIntyre has played in three games this season
  • •Final SEC report to be updated before the Auburn game
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  • 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — What Tennessee injury report means for Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre vs Auburn
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Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon wasn’t on the SEC availability report for the Auburn game after an apparent shoulder injury. Here's what that means.

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