This Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs will face off against the Tennessee Volunteers in a highly anticipated SEC matchup. Currently ranked sixth, the Bulldogs are visiting the 15th-ranked Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Both teams are entering this game with impressive records; Georgia defeated Austin Peay 28-6, while Tennessee dominated East Tennessee State with a staggering 72-17 victory in Week 2.
The Bulldogs hold a record of 2-0 for the season and are tied with Tennessee in the conference standings, both teams boasting a 6-2 record. Georgia's overall record stands at 11-3, while they have faced challenges on the road, finishing 2-2 in away games in 2024. The Volunteers, with a perfect home record of 8-0 since last season, are also 2-0 this year and have an overall record of 10-3.
For Tennessee, the team will be missing cornerbacks Rickey Gibson III and Jermod McCoy due to injuries. The highly-anticipated kickoff for this SEC clash is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Historically, Georgia leads the all-time series against Tennessee with a record of 29-23-2, including a 31-17 victory in the previous season.
Initially opening as 5.5-point favorites, the Georgia Bulldogs have seen their odds shift to 3.5 points in the latest betting lines. The over/under for total points scored is set at 50.5 according to the SportsLine consensus. Before placing any bets on the Georgia vs. Tennessee matchup, it's vital to consult the college football predictions provided by the SportsLine Projection Model, which has shown impressive betting results.
Junior quarterback Gunner Stockton has stepped up as the Bulldogs' starting quarterback this season, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. In the recent win over Austin Peay, Stockton completed 26 of 34 passes for 227 yards, also rushing five times for 13 yards. During the season opener against Marshall, he threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for another two touchdowns. Running back Nate Frazier leads Georgia's rushing attack, tallying 116 yards and two touchdowns over two games.
On the other side, senior quarterback Joey Aguilar has been a key player for the Volunteers' offense. Transitioning from Appalachian State, Aguilar has been impressive in his first two games with Tennessee, completing 66.1% of his passes for 535 yards and five touchdowns without any interceptions. He has also added 34 rushing yards to his statistics. Junior wide receiver Chris Brazzell II is emerging as a vital weapon, leading the team with 14 receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns.
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SportsLine's model projects a total of 53 combined points in the game, indicating that betting on the over could be a smart choice. Furthermore, the model suggests that one side of the spread wins more than 50% of the time. To stay updated on the latest betting insights and picks for the Georgia vs. Tennessee matchup, visit SportsLine today.
