Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols’ 27-13 loss at Georgia

It’s a loss Tennessee football fans would like to forget. The Vols fell to the Georgia Bulldogs 27-13 on the road in a game that wasn’t even that close. They certainly didn’t look like their No. 1 ranking in the College Football Playoff was warranted, but Georgia’s No. 1 ranking in the AP and Coaches Polls definitely were.

Nonetheless, it was a part of history. The Vols were No. 2 in the AP Poll and No. 3 in the Coaches Poll, and UGA was No. 3 in the CFP rankings. That meant it was a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in the regular season, and Rocky Top taking part in something like that Josh Heupel’s second year on the job is something nobody saw coming.

ESPN College GameDay was on hand for a third Tennessee football matchup this year, and the Vols continued to take center stage in front of a national audience. Appreciate that fact, and it’ll make looking back on the day a bit more pleasant. Take a look at our photo gallery of Tennessee football’s first loss of the 2022 season.

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) scores a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) intercepts a pass intended for Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Georgia fans root on their team during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) brings in a pass from Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) for a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) moves the rock during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) looks to catch a pass from Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates with Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) makes a catch during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Nick Chubb reacts on the Georgia sideline during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) moves past Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Bryson Eason (20) tackles Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Doneiko Slaughter (0) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) and defensive back Tykee Smith (23) tackle Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia takes the field before the start of the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) scrambles with the ball during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

A Tennessee fan stands amongst Georgia fans in the rain during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) raises the ball in the air as Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) reacts during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) looks to pass during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) runs against Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Juwan Mitchell (10) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) takes down Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) dives for possession of the ball during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel reacts in the rain on the sidelines during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; The Georgia Bulldogs defense gang tackles Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) tries to escape pressure from Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is brought down by Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; the Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers line up over the ball during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (20) is stopped by the Georgia defense including linebacker Smael Mondon (2) during the first half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard (22) celebrates after sacking Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the second half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Tennessee fans react to the Tennessee vs Georgia game at Schulz Brau Brewing Company in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Tennesseefanreactions 0382

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers place kicker Chase McGrath (40) kicks an onside kick against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) tackles Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) tries to escape a tackle by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (20) reacts as he is hit by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Teammates congratulate Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (20) after his touchdown during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington (0) recovers an onside kick in front of Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Will Brooks (35) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) celebrates during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee fans react during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.RANK 1 KNS Vols Georgia Bp

Georgia players celebrate an interception by defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) during the team’s defeat of Tennessee at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.2022-11-05-georgia

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel leaves the field after the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Rian Davis (0) and defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) tackle Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) breaks up a pass against Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jimmy Holiday (6) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) can not catch a pass behind Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) walks off the field after Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee defensive lineman/linebacker Tyler Baron (9) runs off the field after Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee offensive lineman Gerald Mincey (54) walks off the field after Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (20) celebrates his touchdown during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

A Tennessee fan bows his head as Georgia fans cheer during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (20) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) prepares for a play as rain falls during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee defensive back Wesley Walker (13) defends Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his dad Sonny Smart after a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is slow to get up after being taken down again by the Georgia defense late during the second half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is sacked by Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard (22) during the second half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia fans stayed through the rain until the every end of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson and defensive lineman Tramel Walthour celebrate after sacking Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker.Syndication The Knoxville News Sentinel

Tennessee fans during Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee players walk off the field after Tennessee’s game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Kns Vols Georgia Bp

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is sacked by Georgia linebacker Trezmen Marshall (15) during the second half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia coach Kirby Smart looks out at the field and the fans still in the stands after a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) celebrates after a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his mother Sharon Smart after a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia running back Branson Robinson (22) moves the ball during the second half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates with Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) after a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) celebrates after a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia linebacker Trezmen Marshall (15) celebrates after sacking Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the second half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Georgia linebacker Trezmen Marshall (15) celebrates with his teammates after sacking Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the second half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.News Joshua L Jones

Although the loss may not end up being too devastating after all in terms of the College Football Playoff rankings, the way the Vols lost has them playing from behind. Hendon Hooker’s Heisman Trophy odds may have collapsed as well. That was probably the worst part of all this for UT fans.

On the other hand, it was a loss to the defending national champions who are undefeated and will clearly be considered the No. 1 team in the nation across the board next week. How could anybody say this loss kills everything the Vols were hoping to do? They can’t.

In fact, it’s always possible a rematch occurs. Tennessee football could do what Georgia did last year, making this game forgettable. Still, it was one worth looking back on, and the Vols have shown a lot in regards to where they are as a program.