‘I think that’s a bad assumption to make’ – Vols insider dishes on Tennessee’s quarterback battle with spring practice set to begin

Spring practice is set to begin for the Tennessee Vols on March 16, which means UT’s starting quarterback battle will officially be getting underway.

The Vols are set to feature a three-man quarterback battle this spring between redshirt freshman George MacIntyre, true freshman Faizon Brandon, and Colorado Buffaloes transfer Ryan Staub.

MacIntyre, who attempted just nine passes as a true freshman, is viewed as having the “inside track” to winning the job, but this is going to be a “real” competition according to Vols head coach Josh Heupel.

Vols insider says fans shouldn’t just assume George MacIntyre will win the job

MacIntyre, a Tennessee native who signed with the Vols during the 2025 recruiting cycle, may end up winning the job, but it’s far from a given that he will…

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