The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs are in Knoxville tonight as they kickoff against the 1-3 Tennessee Volunteers at 7:00 EST on ESPN. The Vols have struggled so far this season as they play their second game tonight of a tough four game stretch consisting of Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State and Alabama.
Georgia is favored in the matchup by 24.5 points.
Odds via BetMGM. Access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Here are a few predictions previewing tonights game.
Score: Georgia, 45 – 9
Over/Under 51: Over
Stats…
QB Jake Fromm:
18/23 completions, 315 yards passing, 3 TDs, 0 INTs
RB D’Andre Swift:
13 carries, 120 yards, 2 TDs
RB Zamir White:
11 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD
RB Brian Herrien:
8 carries, 59 yards
WR George Pickens:
6 catches, 85 yards, 1 TD
WR Tyler Simmons:
4 catches, 65 yards, 1 TD
WR Demetris Robinson:
3 catches, 40 yards, 1 TD
DB Eric Stokes:
7 solo tackles, no TD allowed
DL Nolan Smith:
1 sack, 6 solo tackles
LB Tae Crowder:
6 solo tackles
K Rodrigo Blankenship:
1/1 field goals, 6/6 PATs
On Georgia’s first drive of the game:
Expect Georgia’s offense to come out hot against a weak Tennessee defense, allowing over 25 points per game against opponents like Georgia State and BYU. Georgia’s first drive of the game should feature a quick drive by Jake Fromm followed by a D’Andre Swift touchdown.
On Tennessee’s first drive of the game:
Expect the Dawgs defense to be healthy and come out strong against the Vols following a bye week. Tennessee three and out.
