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Tennessee QB Brandon's status for Alabama game uncertain
15 Oct
Summary
- Freshman starter Faizon Brandon is questionable for the Alabama game due to a shoulder injury.
- Coach Josh Heupel has not named a starting quarterback for Saturday's matchup.
- Brandon has a shoulder injury, impacting his availability for the Volunteers.
Tennessee's starting quarterback, freshman Faizon Brandon, faces an uncertain status for the upcoming game against Alabama. Brandon was listed as questionable on the team's initial SEC player availability report for the Saturday matchup. Coach Josh Heupel has opted not to publicly name a starter, a consistent approach since Brandon was replaced by another player in Week 5.
Brandon is reportedly dealing with a right shoulder injury, sustained during a previous game against Texas. He was available only for emergency use in the most recent game against Arkansas, where another quarterback started. Despite his injury concerns, Brandon has maintained his involvement with the team during practices and meetings.
This season, Brandon has completed 61 of 101 passes for 697 yards, with seven touchdowns and one interception. He has also contributed with 53 carries for 130 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The uncertainty at the quarterback position adds a layer of intrigue to Tennessee's preparation for the significant SEC contest.
