Georgia’s drop passes the force trap

11/16/2024 7:11:41 PM

After a conversion on a third-and-4, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck and his wide receivers failed to connect on three straight plays. Facing a 4th-and-10, the Bulldogs punted. Tennessee will take over at its 18 with 8:14 left in the first quarter.

The Bulldogs lead the SEC in drop passes.

Tennessee is stocking up

11/16/2024 7:01:53 PM

Nico Iamaleava led Tennessee on a 12-play, 78-yard drive over three minutes. The quarterback was 4 of 6 for 33 yards, capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run by Miles Kitselman, a transfer tight end from Alabama. Dylan Sampson also rushed for 18 yards on four carries on the drive.

Tennessee leads 7-0 with 10:09 left in the first quarter.

Quick three-and-out

11/16/2024 6:52:39 PM

Tennessee’s cornerbacks led the charge on Georgia’s first possession as the Bulldogs went three-and-out. Both of Carson Beck’s passes fell incomplete. Tennessee will take over at the 22 yard line.

Josh Heupel update on Nico Iamaleava

11/16/2024 6:49:16 PM

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered a concussion late in the first half against Mississippi State and had to sit out the second half last Saturday as a precaution. He has been dressing and practicing every day this week, sources have told On3, and has been cleared to play against the Bulldogs.

“We expect him to play very well,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel told ESPN just before kickoff.

Kick-off

11/16/2024 6:47:31 PM

Tennessee won the toss and has been postponed to the second half. Georgia gets to start the top-15 showdown.

History of the Georgia-Tennessee Series

11/16/2024 6:35:25 PM

Georgia has a 28-23-2 lead over the Volunteers in series history. The Bulldogs are 7-1 against Tennessee under Kirby Smart, including winning the past seven meetings.

The seven-game winning streak is the longest streak for the Bulldogs in the series, which dates back to 1899. Tennessee’s last win against Georgia came in 2016 in Athens.

College GameDay Picks

11/16/2024 6:32:18 PM

Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Cody Rhodes and Lee Corso all chose the Bulldogs earlier today.

Latest injury report

11/16/2024 6:04:54 PM

Tennessee quarterback Nico Jamaleava is off the injury report and a full Saturday night in Georgia. One of his top wide receivers, Dont’e Thornton Jr., is also full-go. Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was ruled out earlier this week.

Final line for Tennessee-Georgia

11/16/2024 6:03:43 PM

According to FanDuel, Georgia will play Tennessee on Saturday evening as an 8.5-point favorite at home. The over-under is set at 47.5.