Tennessee Shocks No. 6 Georgia, 38-30

Tennessee rallied from a 17-7 deficit to defeat sixth-ranked Georgia, 38-30, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The Volunteers snapped an eight-game skid to the Bulldogs, improving to 2-1, while Georgia fell to 2-1.

Nut Graf Tennessee’s balanced attack and opportunistic defense fueled a season-defining win in a high-profile SEC clash. After surrendering an early 14-point lead, the Vols capitalized on turnovers and controlled the second half to deliver a stunning upset.

First Half: Georgia’s Fast Start

  • Georgia struck first, with Joey Aguilar’s 4-yard touchdown run opening the scoring.
  • The Bulldogs added two long Aguilar-to-Brazzell connections (72 and 14 yards) to lead 21-7 late in the first quarter.
  • Tennessee responded just before halftime with a 36-yard touchdown pass from Aguilar to Brazzell and a 20-yard field goal, cutting the margin to 21-17.

Turnovers Turn the Tide

  • UT’s defense forced three interceptions, including a critical pick by Ty Redmond at the Georgia 1-yard line early in the third quarter.
  • Tennessee converted Redmond’s turnover into a 1-yard McCray rushing TD to take its first lead, 24-21.

Second Half: Vols Close It Out

  • A 48-yard Peyton Woodring field goal extended Tennessee’s advantage to 27-21 in the third quarter.
  • Brazzell’s second touchdown of the day-a 56-yard Aguilar strike-made it 28-27 heading into the fourth.
  • Georgia cut the deficit with a Woodring field goal, but Nashville native M. Gilbert capped the win with a 48-yard field goal to seal a 38-30 victory.

Key Performers

  • QB Joey Aguilar (UT): 24-of-38, 304 yards passing, 3 TDs; 4 carries, 9 yards, 1 TD
  • WR Chris Brazzell II (UT): 5 receptions, 162 yards, 3 TDs
  • PK Matthew Gilbert (UT): 2 field goals (48 yd) and 5 extra points
  • QB Gunner Stockton (UGA): 19-of-28, 211 yards, 2 TDs; 11 carries, -1 yard
  • PK Peyton Woodring (UGA): 3 field goals (20, 48, 24 yd) and 3 extra points

Tennessee’s triumph over a top-10 opponent underlines its emergence as an SEC contender, while Georgia must regroup ahead of next week’s conference opener.