# Tennessee Names MacIntyre Starter for Saturday

> Tennessee reports George MacIntyre will start Saturday's game against South Carolina after Faizon Brandon's injury.
- Title: Tennessee Names MacIntyre Starter for Saturday | Shortify
- Summary: Tennessee reports George MacIntyre will start Saturday's game against South Carolina after Faizon Brandon's injury. Tennessee's George MacIntyre starts…
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- Source: Tennessee Volunteers On SI — https://si.com/college/tennessee/football/tennessee-reportedly-named-starting-quarterback-for-saturday-s-game-01m5e2k3tj0f
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:16:13+00:00
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## Tennessee Quarterback Battle
Tennessee continues an ongoing quarterback battle seven games into the season.
## Faizon Brandon Injury
Faizon Brandon started the first five games but suffered an injury against Texas and is recovering.
## George MacIntyre Steps Up
George MacIntyre led the Vols to two wins as the starter against Arkansas and Alabama.
## Coach Heupel's Decision
Coach Heupel has not named a starter ahead of Saturday's game against South Carolina.
## Volquest Reports Starter
Volquest reports George MacIntyre will start Saturday's game against South Carolina.
## MacIntyre's Stats
MacIntyre has thrown for 592 yards and two touchdowns to three interceptions this season.
## MacIntyre's Leadership
MacIntyre seems to click well with Tennessee receivers and they trust him as a leader.
## South Carolina Threat
South Carolina upset Florida earlier this season behind LaNorris Sellers' five touchdowns.
## Key takeaway

Tennessee's George MacIntyre starts Saturday's game against South Carolina after Faizon Brandon's injury.