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Twitter reacts: Georgia weathers Tennessee storm, pulls away for 41-17 win

Twitter is buzzing after another dominant SEC win from Georgia

No. 1 Georgia has moved to 10-0 with a dominant win on the road over rival Tennessee.

It wasn’t easy. The Vols scored a touchdown on their first possession, which marked the first touchdown allowed in the first quarter by Georgia this season, while the 7-point deficit was the largest UGA had faced this year.

Georgia responded with a score of their own but stalled for the rest of the first period.

Tennessee held a 10-7 lead at the start of the 2nd quarter before UGA stormed back with 17 unanswered points to take a 24-10 lead into the half.

Georgia kept that momentum throughout the second half. Tennessee’s offense couldn’t get anything going until a garbage-time touchdown with just a few minutes left in the fourth quarter.

That gave us a 41-17 final.

Senior running back James Cook was the player of the game by far. Cook totaled 147 yards from scrimmage with three total touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving).

Here’s how UGA Twitter reacted to the Dawgs win:

https://twitter.com/Ashncoll/status/1459681429227556865

Watch: James Cook’s 3rd TD of the day puts Georgia up 34-10

James Cook is having a MONSTER game for the Bulldogs…

Senior running back James Cook is having the game of his career versus Tennessee.

Cook has racked 104 yards rushing and 43 yards receiving, that’s 147 yards from scrimmage, while adding three touchdowns (2 rush, 1 receiving).

Cook’s last score, a 16-yard rush, put the Bulldogs up 34-10 over Tennessee early in the fourth quarter.

You can catch Cook and the Dawgs right now on CBS.

Long Georgia drive leads to Podlesny FG, Dawgs up 27-10

Recap: Georgia’s 74-yard scoring drive

No. 1 Georgia is starting to pull away from Tennessee after a 27-yard field goal from Jack Podlesny, his third of the day, makes it 27-10 late in the third quarter.

The Vols held a 10-7 lead early in the second before Georgia stormed back with 17 unanswered points to end the half.

UGA’s long drive featured 13 plays and covered 74 yards in five minutes.

The UGA run game is starting to shine. 59 of those yards came on the ground.

Junior running back James Cook is closing in on 100 yards (99).

The game is live right now on CBS.

 

 

Twitter reacts: UGA holding on to 14 point lead over UT at halftime

Here’s a look at UGA Twitter after a wild half at UT

No. 1 Georgia is facing its toughest test to date with Tennessee in Knoxville.

The Bulldogs hold a 14-point lead at the half. Tennessee’s offense has been as lethal as advertised, even against the top defense in the country.

UGA was down 10-7 early in the second quarter before kicking a field goal to tie it up. That was followed with a Derion Kendrick interception and a Stetson Bennett touchdown to make it 17-10 Georgia.

The Bulldogs were able to lock down the UT offense for the most of the second quarter and got a little cushion thanks to a big 23-yard touchdown pass from Bennett to James Cook, which is Cook’s second score of the day.

Here’s how UGA Twitter reacted to a wild first half:

 

Watch: Georgia follows FG with Derion Kendrick INT, Stetson Bennett TD

Georgia storms back with 10 unanswered points in 6 minutes…

No. 1 Georgia has its hands full with a feisty Tennessee squad in Knoxville.

UGA was down 10-7 early in the second quarter before a long drive set up a 40-yard Jack Podlesny field goal to tie it up.

That gave Tennessee’s rolling offense the ball back, but that didn’t last long thanks to a big play from Georgia corner Derion Kendrick.

That gave the Bulldog offense great field position where quarterback Stetson Bennett answered the call and scampered to the endzone on a nine-yard score to put the Dawgs up 17-10 after trailing 10-7 to start the 2nd quarter.

We’ve got just under 8 minutes remaining in the second quarter. The game is live on CBS.

Watch: Georgia answers UT score with James Cook TD

Here’s how Georgia responded to that opening Tennessee touchdown…

We’ve got a game in Knoxville.

No. 1 Georgia watched Tennessee march down the field for a score on their opening possession and answered with their own touchdown to make it 7-7 with just under nine minutes to go in the first quarter.

It all started with a nine yard touchdown pass from Volunteer quarterback Hendon Hooker to Velus Jones.

That was the first touchdown the Bulldogs have allowed in the first quarter all season.

It was UGA’s turn, though, and they answered with a big drive capped off by a 39-yard touchdown rush from James Cook.

You can catch the game live right now on CBS.

College GameDay crew picks winner of Georgia vs Tennessee

Here’s how the College Gameday crew picked Georgia vs. Tennessee…

ESPN’s “College Gameday” is in Oxford, Miss. for the SEC matchup between No. 11 Texas A&M and No. 15 Ole Miss.

Rebels head coach and former Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin joined the crew as the celebrity guest picker.

Here’s how Kiffin and the crew picked the Georgia versus Tennessee matchup:

What the media is saying about Georgia vs Tennessee

No. 1 Georgia travels to Tennessee on Saturday. Here’s what the media is saying about the matchup…

No. 1 Georgia (9-0) will travel to Knoxville for a matchup with Tennessee  (5-4) this Saturday.

The Volunteers are coming off of a big 45-42 win over No. 18 Kentucky on the road. The Tennessee offense is one of the best in the SEC through nine games and boasts one of the quickest snap sequences in college football.

They’ll be pitted against a Georgia defense that has been dominant all season. The Bulldogs are only giving up 6.6 points per game so far, but will face one their toughest tests to date versus the Volunteers.

Here’s what the media is saying ahead of the matchup:

 

Georgia injury report ahead of UGA vs. Tennessee

Here’s an updated look at No. 1 Georgia’s injury situation headed to Tennessee…

No. 1 Georgia (9-0) will face Tennessee (5-4) at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in Knoxville.

The Bulldogs are coming off a dominant 43-6 win over Missouri in Athens, and the Volunteers are coming off a 45-42 win at No. 18 Kentucky.

There is some good news on the Georgia injury front.

Quarterback J.T. Daniels is healthy after missing four weeks with a lat injury, and two wideouts have added depth to a receiver room decimated with injuries.

Receivers Jermaine Burton and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint have seen the field the last two weeks. Burton caught three passes for 76 yards and a touchdown versus the Tigers.

We learned on Thursday that the receiver position took another hit. Redshirt freshman receiver and the fastest player on the Georgia team, Arian Smith, suffered a broken leg during practice and will require surgery.

Smith is a track star for the Bulldogs and just saw his first action against Missouri after missing four games. Smith caught a 35-yard touchdown versus the Tigers.

Georgia is still missing starting left tackle and preseason All-American Jamaree Salyer due to a foot injury. UGA coach Kirby Smart said Salyer may be able to go this week in Knoxville.

Here’s an updated UGA injury report for the matchup with Tennessee:

 

Tennessee hires former Georgia defensive coordinator

The Tennessee Volunteers have hired former Georgia Bulldogs defensive coordinator Willie Martinez as their defensive backs coach

The Tennessee Volunteers have hired former Georgia Bulldogs defensive coordinator Willie Martinez to be their defensive backs coach.

Martinez previously coached at the University of Georgia from 2001-2009. He spent the first few seasons in Athens as a secondary coach before being promoted to defensive coordinator.

Willie Martinez brings Tennessee a wealth of experience. He’s previously been a secondary coach for Georgia, Oklahoma, Auburn, Tennessee, Cincinnati, UCF, and more.

The former Georgia Bulldogs defensive coordinator was previously coaching under new Tennessee head Josh Heupel during his time with the UCF Knights. Martinez hasn’t been a defensive coordinator since leaving the University of Georgia.

Pete Thamel of Yahoo reported the hiring of Willie Martinez:

Willie Martinez and the Tennessee Volunteers are set to return to Athens to face the Georgia Bulldogs in 2022. Will Tennessee be able to shrink the gap between them and the top teams in the SEC East?

Apr 11, 2009; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive coordinator Willie Martinez coaches in the Bulldogs annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium. Paul Abell-USA TODAY Sports

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