Tennessee is set to start George Mac Intyre at quarterback for the second straight week when the No. 14 Volunteers host No. 6 Alabama on Saturday, according to sources who spoke with ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday.
Faizon Brandon, a true freshman who started the first five games of the season, injured his shoulder in a loss to Texas on Sept. 26. Mac Intyre replaced him in the first half against Auburn two weeks ago. Brandon is listed as questionable for Saturday's game, though sources say he received more snaps in practice this week than last week.
Mac Intyre made his first career start in last Saturday's win at Arkansas. He has thrown for a combined 333 yards and a touchdown over the past two games, leading Tennessee to wins over Auburn and Arkansas. He also lost a fumble and threw two interceptions against the Razorbacks. Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said Monday that Mac Intyre was decisive with the football, but added that the team as a whole must take better care of the ball.
Mac Intyre now faces an Alabama defense that has recorded nine interceptions, including four pick-sixes, in six games this season.
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