Tennessee football's quarterback competition remains open after the Orange & White Spring Game, with Coach Josh Heupel focusing on the growth of redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and five-star freshman Faizon Brandon. Heupel highlighted the need for both players to improve physically and in their understanding of the playbook. MacIntyre, at 6-foot-6 and 201 pounds, is expected to take on a game-manager role, leveraging the talents of returning players like All-SEC running back DeSean Bishop and talented receivers Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews. In contrast, Brandon possesses a dynamic playmaking ability, but must refine his skills to avoid turnovers. Coaches will rely on their evaluations from all spring practices rather than just the spring game, which was conservative in playcalling. The upcoming season opens with games against Furman and Georgia Tech, where both quarterbacks may see action, allowing the competition to unfold. A decision on a starting quarterback will be crucial before facing a challenging SEC schedule starting with Texas on September 26.