Overview

• Stadium cameras repeatedly focused on Knoxville native Jeff Comeaux late in the Tennessee–Georgia matchup at Neyland Stadium, turning his reactions into a viral meme.
• Comeaux acknowledged he took a sick day to attend, and he said his employer recognized him from the broadcasts but was understanding.
• Screenshots and social-media edits spread widely, including mock images of him wearing a Georgia jersey.
• He reported receiving hundreds of messages that grew to more than 500 as strangers also recognized him leaving the stadium.
• Georgia won 44-41 in overtime, amplifying the emotional swings that made the longtime Vols fan a focal point online.