Tennessee Volunteers
The Tennessee Volunteers are 5-1, third in the Southeastern Conference. They have won 2 in a row. Next they host the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Record
- Record
- 5-1
- Conference
- Southeastern Conference
- Streak
- W2
- Last 5
- 4-1
Previews and recaps
- Game recapGeorgia Bulldogs Beat Alabama Crimson Tide 20-17 for Sixth Straight Win
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- Game recapTennessee Volunteers Beat Arkansas Razorbacks 24-17 for Second Straight Win
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- Game recapSouth Carolina Gamecocks Beat Florida Gators 38-19
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2026 season so far
Through 6 games: 5-1, 3rd in the Southeastern Conference. They have scored 208 points and allowed 93 across 6 games, 34.7 for and 15.5 against per game. They have won 2 straight.
Next game
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tennessee Volunteers ·
Latest Volunteers news
George MacIntyre made his first start at quarterback for Tennessee, becoming the first Tennessee native to hold that job for the Vols since Jauan Jennings last did so. The milestone highlights how rare it has been for a hometown player to lead the Vols under center.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Tennessee listed freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon as available only in an emergency against Arkansas, and coach Josh Heupel indicated a similar approach could apply for the Alabama matchup. George MacIntyre could also see emergency duty behind the starter. Their roles remain limited barring an injury or blowout situation.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon has been managing an injury, and head coach Josh Heupel addressed his status this week. Specifics on the injury type and severity were not disclosed. His availability going forward will be worth monitoring as the Volunteers continue their season.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Tennessee faces a quarterback call after George MacIntyre earned his first career start and a win, despite throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble. The uneven performance has coach Josh Heupel weighing whether to stick with MacIntyre or turn to Faizon Brandon going forward.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
George MacIntyre earned his first career start for Tennessee in the Oct. 10 win over Arkansas, with coach Josh Heupel praising his composure through adversity. Heading into the Oct. 17 game against Alabama, Heupel has been asked about the quarterback plan between MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon, though no starter has been confirmed.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 3-1
- Road
- 2-0
- Points per game
- 34.7
- Allowed per game
- 15.5
- Biggest win: 56-9 vs Furman Paladins
- Toughest loss: 17-20 vs Texas Longhorns
2026 schedule and results
- Week 1vs Furman PaladinsW 56-9
- Week 2at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsW 45-24
- Week 3vs Kennesaw State OwlsW 42-9
- Week 4vs Texas LonghornsL 17-20
- Week 5vs Auburn TigersW 24-14
- Week 6at Arkansas RazorbacksW 24-17
- Week 7vs Alabama Crimson Tide
- Week 8at South Carolina Gamecocks
- Week 10vs Kentucky Wildcats
- Week 11at Texas A&M Aggies
- Week 12vs LSU Tigers
- Week 13at Vanderbilt Commodores
Data: News Hub Fantasy