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sports5 days ago•4 min saved

Tennessee Bench Brandon for MacIntyre, Sparking 24-14 Win Over Auburn

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel benched five-star freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon for sophomore George MacIntyre late in the first half against Auburn, leading to a 24-14 victory. MacIntyre’s stability allowed running back DeSean Bishop to rush for 213 yards and three touchdowns. Heupel faces a decision on whether to keep Brandon on the bench, as the Vols' defense has proven capable of carrying the team without a high-ceiling but volatile offense.

via CBS Sports|

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sports11 days ago

SEC Confirms Illegal Onside Kick in Texas-Tennessee Game, Prompting Official Apology

The Southeastern Conference confirmed that an onside kick by Tennessee against No. 1 Texas was illegal, admitting an officiating error that allowed the Volunteers to extend the game. The SEC issued a formal apology, though the result remained unchanged as Texas won 20-17. The error involved punter Jackson Ross kicking from an illegal spot and changing positions after the ready-for-play signal. While the SEC expressed regret, it did not announce specific disciplinary actions for the crew. Tennessee coach Josh Heupel acknowledged the ruling but focused on team accountability and upcoming games. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about officiating consistency in high-stakes SEC matchups.

via FootballScoop.com|

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sports13 days ago•11 min saved

Texas Survives Tennessee Comeback to Win 20-17 in Historic Neyland Debut

No. 1 Texas defeated No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 in their first-ever meeting at Neyland Stadium, securing a narrow victory despite a late surge by the Volunteers. The game was defined by a dominant defensive performance from Texas, which recorded 10 sacks, and a dramatic finish where Tennessee failed to convert a final Hail Mary attempt.

via Burnt Orange Nation|

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sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Five-star Faizon Brandon Named Tennessee's 2026 Starting QB

Five-star freshman Faizon Brandon has been named Tennessee's starting quarterback for the 2026 season, beating out George MacIntyre after spring and fall scrimmages. He faces a brutal early schedule starting with Furman and a road test at Georgia Tech, but Tennessee’s strong offensive line and skill players aim to ease the transition as the Vols pursue a return to the CFP.

via CBS Sports|

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college-football1 month ago•9 min saved

Freshman Faizon Brandon Named Tennessee's 2026 Starting QB

Five-star freshman Faizon Brandon has been named Tennessee's starting quarterback for the 2026 season, edging out sophomore George MacIntyre after strong fall camp and scrimmages; his debut will be against Furman on Sept. 5, followed by a road game at Georgia Tech, with a stable supporting cast returning on offense including WRs Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley, TE Ethan Davis, RB DeSean Bishop, and experienced linemen like David Sanders Jr. and Wendell Moe Jr.

via Rocky Top Insider|

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sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Freshman Faizon Brandon Emerges as Tennessee’s QB Front-Runner, Per RTI

RTI’s Chris Low, on the RTI Low-Down, says five-star freshman Faizon Brandon has separated himself in Tennessee’s quarterback competition over sophomore George MacIntyre and is expected to be the starter, a move that would mark UT’s first true-start quarterback since 2004, though Josh Heupel’s official timeline for announcing the choice remains to be seen.

via Rocky Top Insider|

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