- Matchup: Tennessee Volunteers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Venue: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Yellow Jackets (+11.5)
- Over/Under Total: 54.5
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This Saturday, September 12, 2026, Bobby Dodd Stadium will play host to an exciting clash between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0-1) and the Tennessee Volunteers (1-0). The Volunteers are favored to win by 11.5 points, with the over/under set at 54.5.
Entering this game, the Tennessee Volunteers boast a 1-0 record for the season. In their previous matchup, they decisively defeated the Furman Paladins, finishing 56-9. Tennessee exhibited a strong ground game, recording 329 rushing yards on 47 attempts, averaging 7.0 yards per carry. In total, they executed 74 plays, racking up 638 yards. Defensively, they allowed 11 completions on 22 attempts, yielding 43 passing yards with a completion rate of 50.0%. On the ground, the Volunteers allowed foes to gain 177 yards through 36 carries, averaging 4.9 yards per rush.
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In terms of scoring, the Tennessee Volunteers have achieved an impressive average of 56.0 points per game. They lead the nation with an average of 329.0 rushing yards, collecting a total of 638 yards this season. Tennessee has successfully scored 4 touchdowns through the air and another 4 on the ground, accumulating 29 first downs. They’ve faced 7 penalties for 60 yards and committed 2 turnovers.
The Volunteers rank 36th in college football regarding opponent scoring, giving up an average of 9.0 PPG. Rival teams are averaging 4.9 yards per carry and 177.0 rushing yards against them. Over one game, they’ve allowed 177 rushing yards and only 43 passing yards, placing them 5th in D-1 against the pass, with an impressive 50.0% completion rate. Overall, they allow 220.0 yards per game, which ranks them 37th nationally, having yet to concede a touchdown through the air while allowing 1 rushing touchdown.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets enter this matchup with a record of 0-1. In their last outing, they succumbed to the Colorado Buffaloes, finishing with a narrow score of 14-13. Georgia Tech allowed 49 rushing attempts that resulted in 183 yards (3.7 yards per carry). Their passing defense yielded a completion rate of 51.9%, with opponents accumulating 124 yards on 14 completions out of 27 attempts. Georgia Tech managed to gain 288 yards over 54 plays, averaging 5.3 yards per play while only rushing for 1.7 yards per attempt, totaling 51 yards on 30 carries.
In terms of overall performance, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets average just 288.0 yards per game, ranking 115th in Division 1. With 49 penalty yards accumulated over 9 infractions, they stand at 39th in college football for aiding opponents. Their rushing offense is lagging at an average of 51.0 yards per game, with no interceptions thrown while allowing one fumble recovery and securing 17 first downs. Scoring-wise, they sit low at 114th in college football, averaging only 13.0 points per game and totaling 237 yards in the air this season.
The Yellow Jackets’ defensive record includes yielding 183 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown this season, alongside 1 passing touchdown and 124.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 38th nationally. They haven’t recovered any fumbles or interceptions this season. Overall, Georgia Tech’s defense has faced 76 plays, placing them 108th in college football, allowing 14.0 PPG, which positions them at 64th nationally.
Who will emerge victorious in the Volunteers vs. Yellow Jackets college football showdown against the spread?
Pick: Consider taking the Yellow Jackets +11.5
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