QB Faizon Brandon remains questionable for Tennessee football vs Arkansas

Tennessee's quarterback, Faizon Brandon, and running back, Javin Gordon, are both listed as questionable for their upcoming game against Arkansas. The decision on their playing status will be finalized 90 minutes before kickoff. Defensive lineman Kedric Golston, who is out with a lower leg injury, was not included in the report.

Tennessee, currently ranked 14th in the nation with a 4-1 record, will face Arkansas, who are 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the SEC. Brandon sustained a right shoulder injury during Tennessee's loss to Texas on September 26th. In the following game against Auburn, he was replaced by freshman George MacIntyre, who went on to start and lead the Vols to a 24-14 victory.

On October 6th, various media outlets reported that MacIntyre would start against Arkansas, although Coach Heupel has not officially confirmed this. Seven Tennessee players have already suffered season-ending injuries this year, including left guard Wendell Moe, safety Edrees Farooq (knee), tight end Ethan Davis (knee), safety Dylan Lewis (foot), wide receiver and kick returner Joakim Dodson (leg), linebacker Jaedon Harmon (knee), and cornerback Jadais Richard (upper-body).

Additional injuries reported for Tennessee include Moe (out for the season due to a lower leg injury), Lewis (out for the season due to a foot injury), Farooq (out for the season due to a knee injury), Davis (out for the season due to a knee injury), Dodson (out for the season due to a leg injury), Harmon (out for the season due to a knee injury), and Richard (out for the season due to an upper-body injury).

Arkansas has one player listed as questionable, defensive back Shelton Lewis. In the SEC availability report, which was introduced in the 2024 season for conference games, players are categorized as available, probable, questionable, doubtful, or out for the game. The report is initially released on Wednesday of the week prior to the game, with updates leading up to a final report 90 minutes before kickoff.