# QB ANNOUNCEMENT: Will Josh Heupel Name Faizon Brandon Tennessee Football’s QB1 Today?

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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: 2026-08-24T04:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tennessee Volunteers enter mock game week with the QB1 battle heating up—will Josh Heupel officially name Faizon Brandon as the starting quarterback, or is George MacIntyre still in contention? Fall camp wraps with Brandon outshining MacIntyre in both scrimmages, showcasing playmaking ability on the ground, while defensive standouts like TJ Metcalf and Dejuan Lane spark key turnovers. Eric Cain breaks down how the Volunteers’ defense stole the spotlight in scrimmage two, the line of scrimmage battles, and why Tennessee’s run game could be a difference-maker this season. Insights include Heupel’s decision-making timeline, what young QBs must improve before kickoff, and what the latest scrimmage reveals about the Vols’ readiness for Furman. The countdown to game week is on—will an official quarterback announcement shape Tennessee’s season trajectory?

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