Tennessee quarterbacks prepare for competition as fall camp opens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Tennessee begins fall training camp at Haslam Field, with a focus on the starting quarterback competition. Head coach Josh Heupel mentioned that the four quarterbacks on the roster—Brandon Faizon, George MacIntyre, Mason Phillips, and Ryan Staub—will not earn or lose the job on the first day. He emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes and improving fundamentals throughout camp. Heupel plans to announce the starting quarterback after evaluating performance over the course of the competition.
- •Fall camp starts with practice at Haslam Field.
- •Josh Heupel highlights four quarterbacks in competition.
- •Initial evaluations will focus on player mistakes and fundamentals.
- •The starting quarterback will be named after thorough assessment.
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"Josh Heupel details Tennessee's starting quarterback competition in fall camp.
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