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Tennessee Turns to MacIntyre as Starting Quarterback Versus Arkansas
Tennessee will start sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre against Arkansas after the 6-foot-6 passer from Franklin came on in relief during the win over Auburn.
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MacIntyre Gets the Nod
Tennessee will start sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre against Arkansas after the 6-foot-6 passer from Franklin came on in relief during the win over Auburn. He completed 8 of 10 passes without turnovers in that appearance. Freshman Faizon Brandon, who had started every game this season, threw an interception before being replaced.
Brandon's Season and Setback
Brandon has completed 61 of 101 pass attempts for 697 yards and seven touchdowns while running 53 times for 236 yards and three touchdowns. He suffered a shoulder injury in the 20-17 loss to Texas and was not at his best afterward. The coach indicated Brandon stayed engaged with mental reps and took drops early in the week but the team was not playing its best football initially.
MacIntyre's Background
MacIntyre has appeared in four games this season, completing 14 of 20 passes for 148 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. A former four-star prospect ranked as the top recruit in Tennessee, he played in two games during his first year with the program. Brandon handled the benching well and remained a good teammate.
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