The Tennessee Volunteers are all set to take on the Georgia Bulldogs.
The Vols are looking to end a four game losing streak to the Bulldogs.
Tennessee’s last win in the series came in 2009, when Lane Kiffin was the head coach at Tennessee.
But that seems like a decade ago now. The Vols are ushering in a new era under Butch Jones and a win in Athens would certainly be the biggest moment, so far, during Jones’ tenure.
We invite you to join us for the game today. Hang out with us in the comment section below, as we give live updates on the game!
Vols in all white today.
Specialists take the field. #GoVols #BeatUGA pic.twitter.com/LOXENEjrq0
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 27, 2014
Special guest in town today, former Vol quarterback Peyton Manning.
Peyton and @UTCoachJones getting in a quick chat during pre game warmups #BeatUGA pic.twitter.com/wztesqabkh
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 27, 2014
Looks like true freshman wide receiver Josh Malone might be getting his first start today.
Josh Malone out with the first group on offense in a three-receiver set during warmups.
— Patrick Brown (@pbrown247) September 27, 2014
A tradition unlike any other….
Pre Game pump up courtesy of @aj_thebeast_45. Its game time in Athens, GA @Vol_Football #Team118 pic.twitter.com/ZJpxeKI9GX
— Vol Photos (@Vol_Photos) September 27, 2014
It’s official
Drawing his first career start at WR @joshuamalone03 in place of injured @JoshSmith_25
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 27, 2014
Vols looking good early. Solid playcalling on first drive, leading to a field goal. Then, a great defensive stand, forcing the Bulldogs to punt.
Tennessee with another great looking drive, capped by a Jalen Hurd touchdown run. 10-0 Vols.
A good punt return gives Georgia great field position and they made it count. Gurley had several tough runs, before Mason capped off the drive with a touchdown run. 10-7 Vols.
Vols with the first turnover of the day, true freshman Todd Kelly with the INT.
Georgia takes the lead on a Todd Gurley touchdown. 14-10 Bulldogs.
Bulldogs with another touchdown. 21-10 Georgia.
Vols with a huge touchdown. Jason Croom pulls the Vols to within four. 21-17 Georgia leads just before the half.
HALFTIME: Georgia 21 Tennessee 17
Thoughts:
When the Vols are throwing short, they are moving the ball well. They can’t afford to keep getting in third and long situations. The offense hit a lull in the first half, but they closed strong, thanks to Jalen Hurd. The delayed handoff to Hurd seems to be working well. I’d go to that more in the second half. Today is not Marlin Lane’s day, he hasn’t been effective at all. Marquez North needs to be a factor in the second half.
As far as defense goes, the Vols are getting whipped. AJ Johnson did not have a good first half at all. Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Todd Kelly were easily the defensive MVP’s of the first half. Cam Sutton was a non-factor, mostly because Georgia didn’t throw his way. Tackling, overall, was terrible. You can’t arm tackle Todd Gurley. Vols have to get better pressure on Mason in the second half.
Second half
Cam Sutton starts the second half with a huge INT
Justin Worley is injured and Nate Peterman is in the game for the Vols.
Gurley puts Georgia up 11 with a long TD run (28-17). Looks like Justin Worley will come back into the game.
Justin Worley to Pig Howard for a HUGE touchdown. 28-25 Georgia leads.
Georgia recovers fumble in the end zone for a TD 35-25
Worley to North for TD 35-32 Georgia leads