Tennessee secures five-star RB David Gabriel Georges, Ohio State analyzes loss

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:41 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Tennessee secures five-star RB David Gabriel Georges, Ohio State analyzes loss
Summary

Tennessee football has secured the commitment of five-star running back David Gabriel Georges, enhancing their roster for the upcoming 2027 season. This decision has left Ohio State re-evaluating its approach following the recruiting loss. On a recent podcast, analysts discussed Georges' potential impact and compared him to notable former Tennessee players. Coach Josh Heupel might be adjusting how he selects the starting quarterback, particularly with freshman Faizon Brandon and sophomore George MacIntyre in contention. Preseason practices for Tennessee are set to begin on August 5, 2026.

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  • David Gabriel Georges commits to Tennessee for 2027.
  • Ohio State reacts to losing the recruiting battle for Georges.
  • Heupel's quarterback selection process shows potential changes.
  • Preseason practice begins for Tennessee on August 5, 2026.
  • Analysts discussed Georges' comparison to UT greats on a podcast.
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  • 1:41 PMYahoo SportsHow David Gabriel Georges impacts Tennessee, plus Ohio State copes with loss
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Tennessee won the recruiting battle for five-star RB David Gabriel Georges, and Ohio State is coping with the loss. Let's discuss on the Vols podcast.

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