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True freshman Brandon wins Vols' starting QB job

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has named true freshman Faizon Brandon as the Volunteers' starting quarterback after he beat out George MacIntyre for the job.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET · First coverage Aug 24, 2026 at 2:16 PM ET

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