George MacIntyre gets nod vs Arkansas, Tennessee's 6th starting QB for Josh Heupel
George MacIntyre will be Tennessee's sixth starting quarterback of Josh Heupel's six-year coaching era, getting the nod against Arkansas on Oct. 10.
FAYETTEVILLE, AR — George MacIntyre will lead Tennessee against Arkansas on October 10, marking his sixth start under coach Josh Heupel. The freshman starting quarterback, Faizon Brandon, took the initial snaps in pregame warm-ups but did not participate in the game due to an injury. MacIntyre, a sophomore from Brentwood Academy, will fill in for Brandon, who was benched in the Auburn game on October 3.
He has completed 14 of 20 passes for 148 yards and one touchdown this season while playing in relief of Brandon. Brandon has recorded 61 completions out of 101 passes for 697 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception, along with 130 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He has been sacked 16 times this season. The 14th-ranked Vols (4-1, 1-1 SEC) are set to face the 2-3 Arkansas Razorbacks (0-2) at 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
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