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Kirby Smart says the quiet part out loud about playing at Tennessee and Neyland

Smart knows Vols fans can make a difference.
ByBraulio Perez|
Josh Heupel exits the field after winning a game between Tennessee and Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Amidst the chaos of the field storming I realized I could get in the line of Heupel coming off the field. It's hard to get a coach shot during a field storming so I was glad to be in the right place at the right time.)
Josh Heupel exits the field after winning a game between Tennessee and Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Amidst the chaos of the field storming I realized I could get in the line of Heupel coming off the field. It's hard to get a coach shot during a field storming so I was glad to be in the right place at the right time.) | Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

One more sleep. That's all that's left for Tennessee football fans who can't wait for the Week 3 matchup with Georgia to get here. This is not only the biggest game of the weekend across college football, but it could prove to be the biggest game of the year for the Vols.

Neyland Stadium is going to be packed at full capacity and Vols fans everywhere are going to have an impact on this game. This is something Georgia head coach Kirby Smart knows will be on the way. When asked about playing at Neyland, Smart didn't mince words when discussing how hard it can be to play in Knoxville:

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Kirby Smart discussed how playing at Tennessee and Neyland isn't easy for anyone

There are countless coaches across the country who will be quick to agree with Smart there. Neyland Stadium provides one of the best experiences in the game, which will be on full display with so many people ready to watch this one from across the world.

College GameDay is going to take over campus to open the day, with Vols legend Candace Parker announced as the special guest picker. Then, everyone will make their way over to the stadium to get ready for what should prove to be a thrilling matchup.

There's no denying that Georgia has dominated the rivalry in recent years, with the Dawgs entering Week 3 with an eight-game winning streak over Tennessee. Josh Heupel hasn't had any success against Smart and UGA, with him going 0-5 during his time leading the program.

Georgia is favored and it obviously knows what it takes to post a win in a tough road environment. UT is riding high thanks to the great start for Joey Aguilar in orange. There's new energy surrounding the program and it feels like the stars are aligning a little bit for the Vols to finally get some revenge on their SEC rivals. Kickoff can't get here soon enough, but we already know everyone in the stands will do their part in making a difference.

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