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Grading QB George MacIntyre in memorable Tennessee football win over Alabama

Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre delivered a clutch performance in his second career start, leading the 14th-ranked Volunteers to a 26-10 upset victory over seventh-ranked Alabama on October 17. MacIntyre, who took over after freshman Faizon Brandon sat out with a shoulder injury, completed 21 of 31 passes for 197 yards and one interception—a standout effort in a high-pressure SEC rivalry game at a sold-out Neyland Stadium.

His precision in critical moments, including streaky completions to receivers like Mike Matthews and Radarious Jackson, fueled Tennessee’s late-game drives, though an early interception set up Alabama’s only touchdown. The win marked Tennessee’s third straight home victory over the Crimson Tide, extending their SEC record to 3-1 and keeping their overall mark at 6-1.

With the Volunteers now turning their focus to South Carolina next week, MacIntyre’s poised play cemented his role as the team’s primary quarterback moving forward.

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