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Tennessee quarterbacks MacIntyre and Brandon compete for starting role after scrimmage

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Tennessee quarterbacks MacIntyre and Brandon compete for starting role after scrimmage

Summary

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel noted a tight competition between quarterbacks George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon during an intrasquad scrimmage on August 15. Heupel highlighted the improvement both players have made but acknowledged their inconsistencies as they vie for the starting position ahead of the season opener against Furman on September 5. The scrimmage, closed to fans and media, involved live tackling, although quarterbacks did not face contact. Heupel expressed a desire to review film to further assess their performances and remain evaluated as preseason progresses.

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•George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon are in a tight QB battle.
•Josh Heupel called both quarterbacks inconsistent yet improved.
•Tennessee's scrimmage was closed to fans and media.
•The Volunteers face Furman on September 5 in their season opener.
•Running ability of Brandon was not fully displayed in the scrimmage.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre in tight QB race after Tennessee football scrimmage
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Josh Heupel has good reasons to let this Tennessee QB competition play out. It's still close enough between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon.
— Yahoo Sports

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