Which Tennessee football quarterback starts vs Alabama? What Josh Heupel said

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel has not revealed which quarterback will start in their upcoming game against Alabama. Speaking at a press conference on October 12, Heupel indicated that the decision would become clear as the week progressed. The Vols will face the No. 7 ranked Alabama in a match-up at Neyland Stadium on October 17.

Heupel did not openly name his starter for the Alabama game, a stance he has maintained since sophomore George MacIntyre took over for an injured and struggling freshman, Faizon Brandon, during a win against Auburn on October 3. MacIntyre started and performed well in that game, leading the team to a 24-17 victory over Arkansas on October 10. He completed 18 of his 29 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown, but also committed three turnovers, including two interceptions and a fumble.

Brandon, who has not played in the Arkansas game due to being limited by a right shoulder injury, was only a limited participant in pregame warm-ups, throwing a few passes. Upon the conclusion of that game, Heupel stated that Brandon's involvement would be primarily for "emergency use only." Freshman MacIntyre has been Tennessee's starting quarterback since the season's first five games.

During his tenure, he has completed 61 of 101 passes for 697 yards, 7 touchdowns and 1 interception, in addition to rushing for 130 yards and 3 touchdowns.