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Why Josh Heupel is unsettled at quarterback as Tennessee football clings to CFP hope

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel continues to withhold his decision on a starting quarterback as the Volunteers prepare for a high-stakes matchup against Kentucky on November 7. The ongoing competition between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon has persisted for weeks, with Heupel remaining noncommittal despite MacIntyre leading the team through three consecutive SEC victories.

While MacIntyre has shown growth as a passer, his recent performance included costly errors during a loss to South Carolina, and Brandon is currently working to overcome both injury recovery and the typical challenges of a freshman adjusting to the collegiate level. With the team still holding aspirations for the College Football Playoff, the coaching staff is focused on selecting the player who offers the best opportunity to secure a win at home.

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