BREAKING: Tennessee Football Names Starting Quarterback
Rocky Top Insider • • sports
Key Points:
- Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel has named five-star freshman Faizon Brandon as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season, ending a highly competitive battle with sophomore George MacIntyre.
- Brandon, ranked as the No. 3 overall recruit and quarterback in the 2026 class, impressed during fall camp and scrimmages, earning the starting role despite MacIntyre’s experience in the system.
- The quarterback position became available after last season’s starter, Joey Aguilar, lost a legal battle for an extra year of eligibility.
- Brandon’s first game as starter will be against Furman on September 5, followed by a challenging road game at Georgia Tech.
- He will have strong offensive support, including experienced receivers Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley, tight end Ethan Davis, 1,000-yard rusher DeSean Bishop, and a solid offensive line featuring two preseason All-SEC players.
