Tennessee football has its quarterback of its present and of its future. His name is Nico Iamaleava. And now, Tennessee appears to have its next quarterback of the future. His name is George MacIntyre.

MacIntyre, a five-star prospect from Brentwood Academy, committed to Tennessee this week. He’s one of the nation’s best quarterback prospects and a top-15 recruit overall. He headlines Josh Heupel’s 2025 recruiting class.

“This isn't a decision: It's a calling,” MacIntyre said of his commitment.

On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams assess what MacIntyre’s commitment means for the Vols.

Their four key takeaways range from thoughts about Josh Heupel's recruiting chops to how this will affect Tennessee's future quarterback plans. Plus, they weigh in on Heupel's performance working the transfer portal this offseason.

 Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on SEC football news by subscribing to KnoxNews: knoxnews.com/subscribe.

<a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/sports/govolsxtra/" aria-label="Link Tennessee football">Tennessee football</a> has its quarterback of its present and of its future. His name is <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2024/01/06/tennessee-football-nico-iamaleava-nil-vols-peyton-pajamas-citrus-bowl-quarterback-hype/72084194007/" aria-label="Link Nico Iamaleava">Nico Iamaleava</a>. And now, Tennessee appears to have its next quarterback of the future. His name is <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2024/01/22/tennessee-football-george-macintyre-nico-iamaleava-jake-merklinger-quarterback/72283936007/" aria-label="Link George MacIntyre">George MacIntyre</a>.
MacIntyre, a five-star prospect from Brentwood Academy, committed to Tennessee this week. He’s one of the nation’s best quarterback prospects and a top-15 recruit overall. He headlines Josh Heupel’s 2025 recruiting class.
“This isn't a decision: It's a calling,” <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/2024/01/22/george-macintyre-247-commitment-tennessee-vols-football/72312625007/" aria-label="Link MacIntyre said of his commitment">MacIntyre said of his commitment</a>.
On today's episode, hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/btoppmeyer" aria-label="Link Blake Toppmeyer">Blake Toppmeyer</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/johnadamskns" aria-label="Link John Adams">John Adams</a> assess what MacIntyre’s commitment means for the Vols.
Their four key takeaways range from thoughts about Josh Heupel's recruiting chops to how this will affect Tennessee's future quarterback plans. Plus, they weigh in on Heupel's performance working the transfer portal this offseason.
 Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on SEC football news by subscribing to KnoxNews: knoxnews.com/subscribe.

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.

A Tennessee Vols podcast from the USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee.

The Volunteer State

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer.

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