Georgia opens -9.5 vs Vols

[EZE]

We're gonna get their best game. Guarantee you that, especially now that they lost yesterday. It's do or die for them. Just hope we give them our best game in return. It'll be a great game that we have a chance to win if that's the case.

We still have a good shot.

 

[DuckInAPen]

Did you see that game 2 years ago? Our OL kept jumping because of the crowd noise and the UGA defensive line stunts. No, it is not Neyland but Heupel has had problems on the road in the SEC. He has not won a big game on the road in conference since Kentucky 3 years ago.

Not only did I see that game, but I even saw the Eric Ainge tweet that helped fire up that crowd

 

[EZE]

Did you see that game 2 years ago? Our OL kept jumping because of the crowd noise and the UGA defensive line stunts. No, it is not Neyland but Heupel has had problems on the road in the SEC. He has not won a big game on the road in conference since Kentucky 3 years ago.

I highlighted the key part of your post. This is a different year, different players and different teams. I’m certainly not going to predict victory, but I think we have a good shot.

 

[onevol74]

I highlighted the key part of your post. This is a different year, different players and different teams. I’m certainly not going to predict victory, but I think we have a good shot.

Yes, we have a shaky freshman QB, or a backup and a more stagnant offense compared to 2 years ago. Based on our road performance at Arkansas and Heupel’s SEC road record I have little confidence.

 

[deatojl]

Did you see that game 2 years ago? Our OL kept jumping because of the crowd noise and the UGA defensive line stunts. No, it is not Neyland but Heupel has had problems on the road in the SEC. He has not won a big game on the road in conference since Kentucky 3 years ago.

LSU two years ago doesn't qualify as a big road game?

 

[volroadwarrior]

I am a Vol fan who lives about 25 miles from Athens. I want this win sooooo bad but not real sure about what will happen.

 

[onevol74]

Not only did I see that game, but I even saw the Eric Ainge tweet that helped fire up that crowd

Georgia’s post season is on the line. If they lose this game there is no SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME or a chance at the playoffs. It is a must game for them to save their season.

 

[EZE]

Yes, we have a shaky freshman QB, or a backup and a more stagnant offense compared to 2 years ago. Based on our road performance at Arkansas and Heupel’s SEC road record I have little confidence.

Okay. You be you.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

And they are the worst team in this conference. Look at the stats. MSU has mediocre talent.

And yet they scored more than twice as much on Georgia as they did on us. I swear so many of our fans are anti-homers who will hate on UT any chance they get.

 

[onevol74]

LSU two years ago doesn't qualify as a big road game?

Yes it does. But other than that we have road games against Missouri, USCe, Tuscaloosa, Gainesville, and Athens. Some of those have been against lesser teams.

 

[Budalicious]

As much as I hate Georgia, I really wanted them to beat Ole Miss. This is going to be a playoff elimination game for them now and they are going to come out playing their "A" game.

They do look more vulnerable this year than any recent season and we match up better than in the past, but going to be a difficult game regardless.

Playing for your life also means PRESSURE Beck is already a head case and Bobo may screw it up. We need to worry about Eitienne and get our run defense back

 

[Frosty]

Saban and Kirby both beat the piss out of whoever they play the week after a loss.

“Man they sucked that week! Surely now they are pissed off.” Maybe they just suck and aren’t as good. We have the best defense in the country and to be the man you gotta beat the man.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

LSU two years ago doesn't qualify as a big road game?

Yeah, it does

 

[luthervol]

I am a Vol fan who lives about 25 miles from Athens. I want this win sooooo bad but not real sure about what will happen.

Same -

THWg

 

[Vol1976]

Read today that Heupel expects Nico to be back next Saturday. Good to hear.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

This will probably be bet down to around -8.5 by kickoff.

 

[vol94]

Yes, we have a shaky freshman QB, or a backup and a more stagnant offense compared to 2 years ago. Based on our road performance at Arkansas and Heupel’s SEC road record I have little confidence.

Agree. Hope for the best, expect the worst.

And to make matters worst, I don’t see a 10-2 TN team making playoffs.

Texas, UGA, Ole Miss and Bama. You may be able to add aTm in the mix if they beat Texas.

Our best shot is hoping Notre Dame loss and /or Indiana gets blown out by Ohio State. They would possibly give SEC five teams.

 

[rocketskates]

I wish that they were favored by more. Hopefully our players take it personal and come out to pop them in the mouth.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

Saban and Kirby both beat the piss out of whoever they play the week after a loss.

You are just making stuff up about Kirby. Other than 2 bowl games after UGA lost in the SEC Champ game, Kirby does not beat the piss out of teams after a loss. It is just not true in regular season.

Regular Season after loss:

2024: Beat a terrible Auburn team 31-13
2023: No regular season loss
2022:No loss
2021: No regular season loss
2020: Beat 5-6 KY team 14-3 and 4-7 MSU team 31-24 ( including bye week)
2019: Beat 8-5 KY team 21-0
2018: Beat 10-3 Florida team 36-17

Good try though.

 

[Swiftybaby]

Bet the farm on the Vols

 

[Golfprovol]

Saban and Kirby both beat the piss out of whoever they play the week after a loss.

That is a blanket statement that doesn't take into consideration who they played

 

[WillisWG]

Georgia Football Opens As Significant Favorites Against Tennessee | Rocky Top Insider

Georgia football opens as significant favorites against Tennessee ahead of the critical SEC matchup at Sanford Stadium.

www.rockytopinsider.com

Tennessee football is 11.5-point underdogs in its critical SEC matchup against Georgia as of Sunday afternoon, according to the FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 50.5. That means the sportsbook estimates Georgia will earn a 31-20 victory.

Lines vary pretty dramatically right now for the Georgia-Tennessee game. Some have Tennessee as little as 9.5-point underdogs while some have the Vols as much as 16.5-point underdogs. The radical differences in line is probably due to the uncertain status of Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava after he exited the Mississippi State game with an injury.

 

[NATHAN05]

They probably are accounting to some degree for Nico not playing.

Agreed...........if it's announced Wed that Nico is a full go, I could see the line coming down. May be a good time to throw some $$$ at the line.

 

[GetYouSomeofThat]

The issue with Kirby and Saban is that they often just had a better team than their opponent coming off a loss. We will see. I clearly understand Georgia being the favorite but they aren't unbeatable. Tennessee matches up fairly well with Georgia, we will need our offensive line to play one of its best games all year.

This...
Nick tucked tail and ran once the portal wouldn't let him stockpile talent and alnost always be the better team from a talent standpoint.

He aint that great when the players across the field are equal to or better tthan his squad with regard to talent. See Miami for more details.

 

[first time caller]

Saban and Kirby both beat the piss out of whoever they play the week after a loss.

Not this time. Vols roll.