Tennessee Lists Faizon Brandon Available as George MacIntyre Is Expected to Start

An expected MacIntyre start will shape Tennessee’s game plan and signal continued caution about Brandon’s shoulder with the SEC designation due 90 minutes before kickoff.

Overview

The SEC student-athlete availability report updated Faizon Brandon to available on Oct. 16 after he had been listed questionable earlier in the week.
Reporting from On3 and other outlets says Tennessee is set to start sophomore George MacIntyre despite Brandon’s available designation and coaches have not declared a permanent starter.
Brandon hurt his right shoulder on Sept. 26 at Texas, has been limited in practice this week, and was kept at Arkansas for emergency use only according to coach Josh Heupel.
MacIntyre relieved Brandon at Auburn and started at Arkansas, completing 18 of 29 for 247 yards with one TD, two interceptions and a fumble, while running back DeSean Bishop has taken on a larger offensive role.
Tennessee (5-1) hosts No. 7 Alabama (5-1) at Neyland Stadium and the QB choice could shift play-calling toward the run and short throws because multiple season-ending injuries have reduced the Volunteers’ depth.