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MacIntyre TD pass gives Vols 49-3 lead over Paladins
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points The team's first game of the season was against Furman, and at one point the Volunteers had a 49-3 lead, with a MacIntyre TD pass contributing to the score. : The Tennessee Volunteers football team has begun its 130th season.
From Knoxville, Tenn.: The Tennessee Volunteers football team has begun its 130th season. A new quarterback, true freshman Faizon Brandon, is leading the team after earning the job in preseason camp. This marks the fifth straight season the Volunteers have started a new quarterback.
The team's first game of the season was against Furman, and at one point the Volunteers had a 49-3 lead, with a MacIntyre TD pass contributing to the score.
Further details about the game and the team's season are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: September 5, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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