CONTROVERSY: Tennessee Vols Face QB CRISIS with Faizon Brandon and George McIntyre - Ride Hot Hand?
Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball PodcastShow Notes
The Tennessee Volunteers face a pivotal quarterback decision as Josh Heupel weighs starting George McIntyre or going back to true freshman Faizon Brandon ahead of an SEC road test against Arkansas, before Bama comes to town. The Vols’ offense found new life last week under McIntyre, while Brandon’s struggles—compounded by injury—raise questions about their long-term strategy with Alabama looming. Can Tennessee’s dynamic run game, led by DeSean Bishop, keep the momentum alive as the Vols stay alive in the SEC race?
Eric Cain joins us to break down the Vols' quarterback quandary, analyzes Bishop’s standout rushing performance, and reviews key injury updates across the conference. The conversation covers Florida’s Vernell Brown, LSU’s Trey’Dez Green, and Alabama’s surging passing attack with Keelon Russell. Plus, the episode spotlights SEC Players of the Week, the impact of upcoming matchups including Texas vs. Oklahoma, and why scheduling quirks have SEC fans buzzing. Will Tennessee’s roster depth and defense be enough to stay in contention?
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