Sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre has started the last four games for Tennessee. The 6-foot-6, 208-pound signal-caller is 3-1 as the Vols’ starting quarterback.
MacIntyre has completed 78-of-117 passing attempts for 853 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
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After defeating Kentucky, 34-6, at Neyland Stadium on Nov. 7, he discussed his personal growth each week.
“I think there have been different areas where I have improved each week and become more confident,” MacIntyre said. “Noticing the whole structure of the defense and being able to flip protections and things like that.
“They are very multiple on their defenses in film going into the game. They showed a couple of things, a couple blitzes that we had not seen. We were able, with the quarterback coaches on the sidelines, to identify the looks they were getting into and how to get protected to stay on the field, especially on third down.”
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football dark mode uniforms versus Kentucky
Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football dark mode uniforms versus Kentucky
Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football dark mode uniforms versus Kentucky
Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback George MacIntyre (12) scrambles with the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second quarter at Neyland Stadium.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football dark mode uniforms versus Kentucky
Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Neyland Stadium.
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Tennessee projected to win out after defeating Kentucky
Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Mike Matthews (4) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football dark mode uniforms versus Kentucky
Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end DaSaahn Brame (7) carries the ball defended by Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) during the second half at Neyland Stadium.
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Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Luca Wolf (87) carries the ball defended by Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) during the second half at Neyland Stadium.
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Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel looks on during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium.
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Will Stein discusses Kentucky’s ‘hurt locker room’ after loss to Vols
Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein looks on during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.
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Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee; Kentucky Wildcats kicker Adam Zouagui (88) kicks a field goal against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Neyland Stadium.
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Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers running back Daune Morris (17) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium.
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Tennessee football AP Poll top 25 ranking after Kentucky win
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) warm-ups before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Nov. 7, 2026.
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Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey (3) warms up before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.
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George MacIntyre details personal growth each week
Nov 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback George MacIntyre (12) warms up before the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium.
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Nov. 7, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Qua Moss (6) sacks Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey (3) causing a fumble during the third quarter at Neyland Stadium.
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Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel high-fives fans during the Vol Walk before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Nov. 7, 2026.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football dark mode uniforms versus Kentucky
Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker points to fans during the Vol Walk before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Nov. 7, 2026
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