Tennessee is rolling into Fayetteville as a massive 13.5-point favorite against Arkansas, a number that screams “reset button” on one of the weirdest losing streaks in college football. The Vols haven’t snagged a win at Arkansas since way back in 2001, going 0-4 since then, including a tough one in 2024. This isn’t just another road game; it’s a chance to finally right some wrongs, much like they needed to do last season in Gainesville.
Heupel’s Quarterback Decision: What We Saw vs. Auburn
The Volunteers definitely got things back on track over the weekend, pulling off a 24-14 win against Auburn thanks to a strong second half push. The biggest story, though, had to be Josh Heupel’s call at quarterback. True freshman Faizon Brandon got benched after a dreadful start, and in stepped George MacIntyre. That kid was a total steadying presence under center! It’s still up in the air what Heupel will do for this week’s game, but if MacIntyre isn’t the guy after that performance on Saturday, it’d be a huge surprise. Honestly, I’m guessing we could even see both play, trying to either solidify MacIntyre’s spot or rebuild some of Brandon’s confidence.
Things Are Rough in Fayetteville
Let’s just be blunt here: things are not good in Fayetteville with the Arkansas football program. Hunter Yurachek made an uninspiring hire with Ryan Silverfield stepping in for Sam Pittman this offseason, and fan support feels like it’s at an all-time low. The Razorbacks are sitting at 2-3 overall right now. Their wins came against North Alabama, 31-14, and Tulsa, 34-6. But man, those losses? Georgia dropped 45 points on them in a 45-17 beatdown, Texas A&M put up 34 in a 34-7 game, and Utah hammered them 43-10. Looking at their schedule going forward, it’s honestly tough to find another win for them.
This Saturday afternoon, Tennessee has a prime opportunity to really build on what they started against Auburn. They absolutely took over at the line of scrimmage in that game, just bulldozing their way to victory after a shaky first half. It’s their chance to get a long look at MacIntyre or, like I said, maybe even try to get Brandon back on track. The Vols and Razorbacks are set for a 4:15 p.m. ET kickoff on the SEC Network. Don’t miss it, this could be the one where that road curse finally bites the dust!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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