{
  "id": 12496283,
  "title": "Tennessee Volunteers name new starting QB for Arkansas game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/tennessee-volunteers-name-new-starting-qb-for-arkansas-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T23:42:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tennessee-volunteers-name-starting-qb-234249256.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tennessee Volunteers are reportedly benching starting QB Faizon Brandon for their game against Arkansas Razorbacks this Saturday. Brandon, a highly-rated prospect, has been struggling in recent games. He was benched last week against Auburn, completing just three of his first eight passes for zero yards and throwing an interception. In the most recent game, sophomore George MacIntyre took over and had a strong performance, going 8-for-10 for 86 yards and leading Tennessee to victory. Overall, Brandon's career stats show promise, with a 60.4% completion rate, 801 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception. However, the team's offense has been stagnant at times, and Brandon has faltered in crucial games, including a loss to Texas earlier this year. MacIntyre, making his first starts in 2025, will be facing a significant challenge against Arkansas, who are favored by 13.5 points.",
  "summary": "The Tennessee Volunteers have named George MacIntyre the starting QB over Faizon Brandon for Saturday's game vs. Arkansas.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Quarterback George MacIntyre to start for Tennessee football vs Arkansas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/quarterback-george-macintyre-to-start-for-tennessee-football-vs",
        "published": "2026-10-06T22:58:05.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}