What Josh Heupel said about Faizon Brandon, benching for Tennessee football
Josh Heupel said he pulled quarterback Faizon Brandon in the second quarter of Tennessee football's win over Auburn on Oct. 3. at Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel replaced freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon with sophomore George MacIntyre during a crucial point in a game against rival Auburn on Oct. 3. Brandon had struggled throughout his young career, completing only three out of eight passes for zero yards and an interception when he was pulled with 3:42 left in the second quarter.
Heupel stated postgame that the team would continue evaluating the quarterback situation going forward. Brandon admitted he hadn't performed his best, but he assured the team would continue to grow throughout the season. Heupel noted that MacIntyre, who completed 17 of 29 passes for 145 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions, had the support of 220 rushing yards and three touchdowns from running back DeSean Bishop.
The Vols' defense also played a significant role, holding Auburn to just two sacks in less than two quarters, while MacIntyre had the opportunity to showcase his abilities. The coach emphasized the need for improvement on the offensive side of the football, with plenty of growth left for the team.
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