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Why did Tennessee bench Faizon Brandon? Vols pull plug on mega-hyped freshman QB in game vs Auburn

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel benched freshman starting quarterback Faizon Brandon during a home matchup against the Auburn Tigers due to early offensive stagnation. Following four consecutive punts and a career-first interception from Brandon, backup quarterback George MacIntyre entered the contest and guided the Volunteers to a comeback win, while running back DeSean Bishop contributed 220 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

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Josh Heupel explains moving to George MacIntyre over Faizon Brandon against Auburn