Tennessee has named **George MacIntyre** as the starting quarterback for Saturday’s high-stakes SEC showdown against No. 6 Alabama, with the Volunteers hosting the top-ranked Crimson Tide in a top-25 clash.
MacIntyre, who entered the season as the preseason backup to **Faizon Brandon**, has now started two consecutive games after Brandon was listed as questionable for this matchup. In his first career start against Arkansas last week, MacIntyre threw for 247 yards and a touchdown but also accounted for two interceptions—a concern given Alabama’s elite turnover margin and fifth-ranked takeaway rate.
The Crimson Tide, boasting the nation’s top scoring offense and red-zone efficiency, will look to capitalize on any short-field opportunities against Tennessee’s defense. MacIntyre’s performance will be critical, as the Volunteers aim to avoid a repeat of his first start against Auburn, where he completed 8 of 10 passes for 86 yards but was sacked once.
The game kicks off at 3:30 pm ET, with Tennessee’s offense facing a stern test against one of college football’s most potent offenses.
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