Overview
- Tennessee will be without starting corner Jermod McCoy and linebacker Boo Carter, and defensive tackle Jaxson Moi is listed as questionable, per pregame reports.
- Kickoff is Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC at Neyland Stadium, with ESPN College GameDay broadcasting from Ayres Hall Lawn in Knoxville.
- Betting opened higher on Georgia but has shifted to roughly Bulldogs -3.5 to -4 after early sharp action on the Volunteers, according to Caesars Sports.
- Georgia has won eight straight in the series, all by at least 14 points, a trend that frames expectations despite roster turnover.
- Some high-profile analysts (including Rick Neuheisel and Greg McElroy) have forecast a Tennessee upset, whereas outlets and models such as CBS Sports and SportsLine back Georgia to win and cover.