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Tennessee Benches Five-Star Freshman QB but Grinds Past Auburn

Original: Tennessee benches five-star freshman QB as offense sputters, grinds past Auburn anyway

Tennessee pulled its five-star freshman quarterback as the offense struggled, then still managed to grind out a win over Auburn. The decision to bench the high-profile recruit despite the victory is drawing attention, with fans and analysts debating what it means for the quarterback's development and the Volunteers' chances the rest of the season.

Why now: Benching a five-star freshman quarterback in a winning effort is a notable decision that sparks debate about the team's quarterback situation.

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• Tennessee benches five-star freshman QB as offense sputters, grinds past Auburn anyway · The New York Times

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