Making his third career start in a difficult road environment at Williams-Brice Stadium, the Tennessee quarterback completed 16 of 23 passes for 136 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions.

Many have shared their thoughts and opinions on his performance, including former Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano. Guarantano gave MacIntyre his flowers after he shared that he believed MacIntyre made some "Big time throws".

GMac made some real elite, big time throws on tape. Battled.

— Jarrett Guarantano (@JayGuarantano) October 26, 2026

What won’t appear in the box score are the three touchdown passes wiped away by penalties. The result was a frustrating defeat for the Vols, but MacIntyre’s performance also offered glimpses of what Tennessee’s passing attack can become as the young quarterback continues to gain experience.

One of those moments came on an apparent 48-yard touchdown connection with Mike Matthews, which was negated by an ineligible man downfield penalty on Tyreek King.…