
Vols’ 2026 Quarterback Room Poised for Breakout
Four quarterbacks — Faison Brandon, George MacIntyre, Ryan Staub and Mason Phillips — are slated to compete for snaps, with coaches emphasizing turnover reduction and leadership development.
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Four quarterbacks — Faison Brandon, George MacIntyre, Ryan Staub and Mason Phillips — are slated to compete for snaps, with coaches emphasizing turnover reduction and leadership development.
Six standout transfers are set to influence the upcoming 2026 high school football season in the Peoria area, each bringing size, experience, or quarterback competition.

Coach Josh Heupel outlines the intense quarterback competition at Tennessee, highlighting four candidates and the role of supporting players as the team gears up for the upcoming season.

With spring drills underway, Tennessee's quarterback competition features a freshman five‑star recruit, a redshirt freshman who saw limited action, a dual‑threat redshirt, and a transfer from Colorado, all eyeing the opening snap in the season opener.

With the season opener slated for Sept. 5 at Neyland Stadium, Tennessee is navigating a crowded quarterback race that will shape its early schedule.

The 2026 SEC season introduces a 16‑team format, new permanent rivalries for Tennessee, and a quarterback battle that will be mirrored in the year’s most anticipated college‑football video game.

The upcoming 2026 SEC season will feature a 16‑team lineup, permanent rivalries for Tennessee, and a fierce quarterback competition, as EA Sports College Football 27 releases its first ratings.

The Volunteers are weighing their options at quarterback, with preseason practices set to shape the final decision.