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Josh Heupel discusses Tennessee's starting quarterback versus Kentucky
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No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will host No. 7 Kentucky (7-1, 5-1 SEC) on Saturday in Week 10. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll .
Kickoff between the Vols and Wildcats is slated for 6:15 p.m. EST at Neyland Stadium.
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ESPN will televise the matchup with Tom Hart (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst) and Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter) on the call.
Ahead of Saturday's top 16 matchup, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed if he will wait to decide on a starting quarterback against the Wildcats.
"Yeah, we'll finish the week here, practice and get to game day," Heupel said on Monday.
Sophomore George MacIntyre has completed 69-of-103 passing attempts for 728 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions for the Vols this season. He has been sacked five times.
Faizon Brandon has also completed 61-of-101 passing attempts for 697 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception. The freshman signal-caller has been sacked 15 times.
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Tennessee tight end Trent Thomas (82) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) tries to get past Arkansas defensive back Joker Johnson (20) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Tennessee running back Javin Gordon (6) carries the ball during a college football game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) looks for an open receiver while pressed by Arkansas defensive lineman Quincy Rhodes Jr. (97) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Tennessee coach Josh Heupel before a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield watches from the sideline during a college football game against Tennessee at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
Tennessee defensive lineman Nathan Robinson (19) tries to tackle Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson (7) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Tennessee defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs (5) breaks up a pass attempt by Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson (7) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) is grabbed by Arkansas linebacker Ja’Quavion Smith (25) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
Tennessee defensive lineman JJ Finch (26) tries to pressure Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson (7) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel during the college football game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) looks for an open receiver during a college football game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) throws a pass during a college football game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) and Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) before a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) warms up before a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee tight end Trent Thomas (82) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee tight end Trent Thomas (82) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) tries to get past Arkansas defensive back Joker Johnson (20) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee running back Javin Gordon (6) carries the ball during a college football game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) looks for an open receiver while pressed by Arkansas defensive lineman Quincy Rhodes Jr. (97) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Josh Heupel evaluates Tennessee's offense at Arkansas
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel before a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield watches from the sideline during a college football game against Tennessee at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee defensive lineman Nathan Robinson (19) tries to tackle Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson (7) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs (5) breaks up a pass attempt by Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson (7) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) is grabbed by Arkansas linebacker Ja’Quavion Smith (25) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee defensive lineman JJ Finch (26) tries to pressure Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson (7) during a college football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel during the college football game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) looks for an open receiver during a college football game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) throws a pass during a college football game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) and Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) before a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) warms up before a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 10, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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