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Georgia-Tennessee draws most viewers of any 2022 CFB game

The Georgia-Tennessee game drew a massive TV audience on CBS

The Georgia Bulldogs versus Tennessee Volunteers game drew an audience of over 13 million viewers. The game, which was televised on CBS, was not as competitive as advertised, but it featured the most viewers of any college football game during the 2022 college football regular season.

The 2022 edition of Georgia-Tennessee is the most viewed game in rivalry history since viewership has been monitored (1997). No. 3 Georgia defeated No. 1 Tennessee in one of the biggest games in Sanford Stadium history.

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett helped propel UGA to victory against the Tennessee Volunteers. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia fans made a huge impact in the Bulldogs’ 27-13 win over the Volunteers. Tennessee was penalized for numerous false starts and allowed six sacks.

The second-most viewed game of the 2022 college football season was Tennessee’s upset win over Alabama. Will Georgia face Tennessee again in the College Football Playoff?

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Georgia’s five most important players against Tennessee

Who are Georgia’s five most important players for the Tennessee game?

The Georgia Bulldogs host the Tennessee Volunteers in one of the top college football games in recent memory. Both SEC East teams are undefeated and in the mix to make the College Football Playoff.

Who are Georgia’s five most important players for the Tennessee game? The Bulldogs need a lot of players to step up to beat Hendon Hooker and the Tennessee Volunteers.

Five Tennessee players to watch against Georgia

Who is Tennessee’s best player on defense? Who does Georgia need to limit from the Volunteers’ explosive offense?

The (8-0) Tennessee Volunteers enter Saturday’s contest against the (8-0) Georgia Bulldogs as one of the hottest teams in the country. Why is Tennessee so good?

The Volunteers have scored a ton of points recently thanks to the unreal connection between quarterback Hendon Hooker and wide receiver Jalin Hyatt. Georgia, the last team to hold Tennessee under 20 points, will be without top pass rusher Nolan Smith.

The Bulldogs overcame losing a top pass rusher during the middle of the season in 2021. Can Kirby Smart and company do it again in 2022?

Georgia faces a big challenge against a red hot Tennessee team in the Bulldogs’ first game without Smith. Fortunately, the Bulldogs will be at home, which should help aid the defense.

Who are five Tennessee players to watch in the Georgia-Tennessee game?

Georgia dominates Tennessee, moves to 10-0

The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Tennessee Volunteers in a 41-17 road victory

The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Tennessee Volunteers in a 41-17 victory at Rocky Top. Tennessee got off to a fast 7-0 start, but ultimately, Georgia overcame Tennessee’s strong first quarter and secured a comfortable 24-10 lead at halftime.

Quarterback Stetson Bennett was successful throwing the football more than usual (Bennett finished with a season-high 29 passing attempts) for UGA. Running back James Cook had his best game of the season. Cook scored three total touchdowns and accumulated 147 total yards. Cook may be Georgia’s top running back.

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell looked impressive. He finished with five receptions for 65 yards.

Georgia’s offensive line played well. Warren Ericson started at right guard, but Xavier Truss replaced early in the game. Ericson continued to play on special teams. Broderick Jones held up well on the edge. Veteran Jamaree Salyer is working his way back from an injury.

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Defensively, Dan Lanning adjusted following a slow start. Georgia’s corners looked shaky in coverage at times. Kelee Ringo was beat deep a few times. Derion Kendrick and company allowed 200 receiving yards to Tennessee receiver Cedric Tillman.

Kendrick did record an interception. Linebacker Channing Tindall finished with three sacks. Georgia held the Vols to just 55 rushing yards.

Georgia’s red zone defense looked solid. The Dawgs held up well in the second half before allowing another garbage time touchdown.

Kirby Smart and Georgia are 10-0. UGA finishes 8-0 in SEC play. Georgia faces Charleston Southern and Georgia Tech in their two remaining regular season games.

The defensive line battled a stomach bug entering the game. Robert Beal, Jordan Davis, Devonte Wyatt, and Nolan Smith all went down with injuries throughout the game. Georgia’s depth at edge rusher is a concern, so Nolan Smith’s status is something to watch moving forward.

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Throwback: Comedian Trevor Noah roasts Tennessee football

Ahead of the Georgia Bulldogs versus Tennessee Volunteers game, let’s take a look back at when Comedian Trevor Noah roasted the Volunteers.

Ahead of the Georgia Bulldogs versus Tennessee Volunteers game, let’s take a look back at when Comedian Trevor Noah roasted the Volunteers. Noah poked fun at the Vols in the offseason, when the status of the college football season was very much in doubt.

The SEC was on the end of several jokes throughout the offseason, as usual. In this case, the victim was the University of Tennessee, specifically its fan base. Trevor Noah does a great job of impersonating the dedication and almost unreasonable loyalty of Volunteer fans:

Unfortunately for Tennessee fans, they haven’t had much to cheer about the past couple of times the Georgia Bulldogs traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee. The University of Georgia has outscored the Vols 84-14 in their past two trips to Rocky Top.

This Saturday, Georgia and Tennessee face off in a top fifteen match-up that is a crucial SEC East game. It is projected to be a much closer contest than the previous several editions of the rivalry.

Oct 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Trey Hill (55) blocking during the second quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports

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