# PROVEN: Josh Heupel is GREAT With First-Year QBs, Faizon Brandon or George MacIntyre can IMPRESS

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Podcast: [Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642)
Published: 2026-06-02T04:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tennessee Volunteers face a pivotal quarterback transition, but history under Josh Heupel suggests optimism—can Faizon Brandon or George MacIntyre uphold the Volunteers’ offensive prowess? Eric Cain breaks down striking stats from Heupel’s tenure, highlighting first-year quarterbacks’ successes and how returning offensive weapons like Braylon Staley, Mike Matthews, and running back Desean Bishop could ease the transition for Tennessee’s new signal-caller. Cain also explores pressing questions around possible quarterback platooning, recruiting fallout, and Tennessee baseball’s transfer portal strategy as several player departures shake up the roster. Key topics include replacing Tennessee baseball’s power bats, prioritizing bullpen upgrades, and identifying top high school prospects at risk in the MLB Draft. With the Volunteers’ football and baseball programs at a crossroads, find out what offseason moves and coaching history signal for the seasons ahead.

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