The Georgia Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers are two of the most storied programs in college football. After they first met in 1907 the two teams have met 134 times, with Georgia holding a slight edge in the all-time series. The rivalry has been deeply rooted into the culture and history of these two neighboring states with a long history of competition both on and off field.
The Georgia vs. Tennessee rivalry is one of the most intense in college football. The two teams are located in neighboring states and have a long history of competing against each other.
The rivalry has been heightened in recent years, with both teams being competitive in the SEC.This intense rivalry even spilled over into politics that In 2008, then-Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue issued a proclamation declaring the day of the game “Georgia Day” in Tennessee. The proclamation was met with widespread criticism from Tennesseans.
The game is often referred to as the “World’s Biggest Cocktail Party” due to the large amount of alcohol consumption that occurs before, during, and after the game.
Their rivalry has been marked by some memorable historical moments in the history of college football. In 1982 Georgia won the game in last second punt return touchdown which has been known as the “miracle in Knoxville”. Also in 1994 Tennessee won the game on a hail Mary pass with no time left on the clock which is known as the “Peyton Hilll Miracle”.
In recent years, the rivalry has been dominated by Georgia, the bulldogs have won the last 13 meetings between the two teams, including a 41-17 victory in the 2022 SEC (Sountheastern conference) Championship Game which has extended the schools record for 28 consecutive victories.This winning streak began in 2021 when the Bulldogs beat the Michigan 34-11 in a CFP semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.
The 2023 Georgia vs. Tennessee game was a highly anticipated matchup. The Bulldogs were ranked No. 1 in the country, while the Volunteers were ranked No. 18.
The game was played in Knoxville, Tennessee, at Neyland Stadium, which had an attendance of 101,915 spectators according to ESPN. Music star Dolly Parton was escorted onto the field by Volunteer legend Payton Manning as she sang “Rocky Top” with the band after the first quarter.
Georgia finished with a total of 472 yards offense,316 pass and 1 turnovers on 71 plays in a 38-10 win, while the volunteer had a total of 277 yards, 147 pass and 0 turnovers. The Bulldogs’ victory was their eighth in a row over the Volunteers. It was also their first win in Knoxville since 2016.
Georgia’s offense was totaled 284 yards on 39 play which was led by quarterback Stetson Bennett IV, who threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns.
Tennesse struck first with a 75 yards touchdown from Jaylen Wright. But the bulldogs took possession from there and responded with a 42-yards field goal by Peyton Woodring, then went on to score on a trick pass from Dillion Bell to Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, and ended the first quarter with a 10-3 lead– According to Dawgs Daily.
The Bulldog’s opened the second quarter as Dillon Bell made a 9 yards touchdown pass from Carson Beck making a 17-7 lead, followed by a 3 yard trick pass from Beck to Brock Bower’s which made the score 24-7.
During the third quarter, the Bulldog’s extended their lead to 31-10 after Marcus made a second receiving touchdown, followed by anither touchdown by Kendall Milton which gave the Dawg’s a 38-10 lead as the volunteer fans began to leave the Neyland stadium in shame. The Bulldogs’ defense was also impressive, holding Tennessee to just 10 points.
The Bulldog’s are set to play their final game next week as they head to Atlanta to take on Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket’s, another iconic rivalry tittled “Clean Old Fashioned Hate”. The game is set for 7:30pm GMT.
The Georgia vs. Tennessee rivalry is likely to continue to be one of the most intense in college football for many years to come. The two teams are both located in the SEC, which is one of the most competitive conferences in the country. Additionally, the two teams are relatively evenly matched, with both teams having the potential to win the SEC East on a yearly basis.
The rivalry is also fueled by the passion of the two fan bases. Both Georgia and Tennessee fans are known for their intensity and their love for their teams. This passion is what makes the Georgia vs. Tennessee rivalry so special.
The Georgia vs. Tennessee rivalry is one of the most intense and exciting in college football. The two teams are evenly matched, and the games are always close. The rivalry is also fueled by the passion of the two fan bases. As a result, the Georgia vs. Tennessee game is always one of the most highly anticipated games of the year.
