Number one (CFP) versus number one (AP) was one of the most anticipated games in the recent history of the SEC East.
Things got off to a great start for the Vols as LaTrell Bumphus forced a Daijun Edwards fumble recovered by Tamarion McDonald. The Vols got the ball in plus territory, but between Georgia’s defense locking up and the Vols shooting themselves in the foot with false starts, the Vols were held to just one first down and a field goal. Vols up 3-0.
Georgia would promptly answer with an 80-yard touchdown drive, capped off with a 13 yard scamper to the end zone by Stetson Bennett.