Overview
- Head coach Josh Heupel pulled true freshman Faizon Brandon during the Oct. 3 game after an ineffective first half, replacing him with backup George MacIntyre.
- Brandon finished his brief outing 3-of-8 for zero yards with one interception, four rushes for minus-9 yards and a fumble before exiting the game.
- MacIntyre steadied the offense after entering late in the second quarter, completing 8-of-10 passes for 86 yards and helping Tennessee secure a 24-14 win.
- Brandon entered the game with early-season promise but also with protection problems in recent weeks, including being sacked 10 times in the Week 4 loss to Texas.
- The move raises an immediate question about who will start at quarterback next Saturday at Arkansas and puts added focus on Brandon’s health and the Volunteers’ offensive line.