The Georgia Bulldogs host the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in their home opener. Georgia is 1-0 following a dominant 34-3 win over Clemson. Tennessee Tech is 0-1 after falling on the road in Week 1.
Tennessee Tech is a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school. The Golden Eagles are 0-2 against Georgia in school history. The two programs last met in 2009 when the Bulldogs won 38-0. Georgia also shut out Tennessee Tech in a 67-0 win back in 1943.
What are five things that Georgia fans should know about Tennessee Tech ahead of the Bulldogs’ Sept. 7 game against the Golden Eagles?
1. What Kirby Smart said about Georgia’s preparation for Tennessee Tech
“We open with Tennessee Tech practice today, and we’ll start attacking these guys. They played a really hard-fought game with Middle Tennessee the other night. They had a great comeback and got a lot of respect for the way they played in that game, for sure. Our guys will start getting prepared on them today,” said Kirby Smart on Monday.
2. Tennessee Tech is coming off a close loss in Week 1
Tennessee Tech lost to Middle Tennessee 32-25 in their season opener. Quarterback Jordyn Potts went 27 of 38 for 256 yards and three touchdowns as the Golden Eagles fell on the road.
3. How did Tennessee Tech do last season?
The Golden Eagles are coming off a 4-7 season. Tennessee Tech’s notable 2023 results include a 56-10 loss to New Mexico, a 17-7 win over Kennesaw State and a 44-41 loss to UT Martin.
4. Where is Tennessee Tech?
Tennessee Tech is located in Cookeville, Tennessee (population 36,000). Tennessee Tech’s campus is about 75 minutes east of Nashville
5. How many students go to Tennessee Tech?
Over 10,000 students attend Tennessee Tech.