# WILD CARD: Tennessee Football Success Rests on QBs Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre

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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: 2026-07-14T04:05:00+00:00
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Tennessee Volunteers football land among college football’s top wild cards—are Josh Heupel’s squad playoff hopefuls or poised for disappointment? Eric Cain breaks down why uncertainty at quarterback, with rising prospects Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre, makes the Vols’ ceiling and floor so unpredictable. The discussion spotlights Tennessee’s experienced offensive line, returning stars at running back and wide receiver, and the defensive overhaul led by new coordinator Jim Knowles. Key topics include the biggest questions on defense—especially at edge rusher and in the secondary—player development to watch, and how upcoming matchups with Texas, Alabama, and LSU could define the season. The episode also recaps Tennessee baseball’s dominant MLB Draft haul and reveals insider mailbag answers about roster strengths, recruiting changes, and which transfer commits might join the Vols this fall. Are the Volunteers ready to shock the SEC, or will their gambles backfire?

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