What else is there left to say? Coming up on Saturday afternoon, the talking will be over, with Tennessee football and Georgia taking the field for the biggest and best game of Week 3. Georgia is a small favorite for this contest, but Josh Heupel and his players don't give an (expletive) about that.
The Vols and Dawgs are 2-0 on the season, with UGA ranked No. 6 in the country and the Vols checking in at No. 15. This could prove to be an offensive shootout between the two SEC powerhouses. So, what can fans expect for this one?
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Georgia remains favored by 4.5 points over Tennessee football in Week 3
According to the FanDuel sportsbook, Georgia indeed remains favored by 4.5 points despite being the road team. Hey, we can't argue with that, as the Dawgs have an eight-game winning streak going against Tennessee, with Heupel holding an 0-5 record vs. the Dawgs. Tennessee holds +146 moneyline odds, and UGA is set at -178.
Will this end up serving as extra motivation for Tennessee? We think so. The guys inside of the locker room have probably heard the outside talk about Georgia dominating the Vols and having their number. You know the best way to silence that? By posting a close win with the rest of the country watching.
College GameDay being on hand adds another level of intrigue for this meeting. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit on the call for ABC/ESPN makes it extra special too. Knoxville as a whole is going to be buzzing and fans no question believe Tennessee has what it takes to take down one of the top teams in the country.
So, will that happen? Yup. Look for the defense to sharpen up in the second half, with freshman cornerback Ty Redmond posting a crucial fourth quarter interception to stun Gunner Stockton. As for Joey Aguilar? His 255 yards and three touchdowns will be great to see, with his game-winner going to Mike Matthews with 3:48 left in the fourth.
Prediction: Tennessee 27, Georgia 21