"The Volunteers and Bulldogs first squared off in 1899 and have met every year since 1992. But the matchup hasn't exactly been on equal footing in recent seasons -- Georgia has won the past eight contests. The last time Tennessee won, in 2016, it was Kirby Smart's first season as head coach at his alma mater, Alvin Kamara was catching passes out of the backfield for the Volunteers and the victory came after a chaotic and iconic ending."
"Georgia struck first and fast, jumping to a 17-0 lead. But Tennessee didn't go away, and with just under three minutes remaining, took its first lead on a strip-sack fumble recovery in the end zone. The Bulldogs weren't done though, and seemingly had the game won when quarterback Jacob Eason connected with wide receiver Riley Ridley on a 47-yard touchdown pass with just 10 seconds remaining."
"But an excessive celebration penalty meant Georgia had to kick off from its 20-yard line. With Tennessee returner Evan Berry racing the shortened kick past midfield, quarterback Josh Dobbs was in range for one last-gasp Hail Mary heave. Dobbs found wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the end zone to give the Volunteers a miraculous 34-31 win. Since Dobbs and Jennings shocked Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, though, the series has been all Bulldogs."
No. 15 Tennessee will host No. 6 Georgia in an SEC conference opener in Nashville. The rivalry began in 1899 and the teams have met annually since 1992. Georgia has won the last eight meetings. Tennessee's last victory came in 2016, a 34-31 game decided by a last-second Hail Mary from Josh Dobbs to Jauan Jennings. During that game Georgia led 17-0 and appeared to win after a late Jacob Eason to Riley Ridley touchdown, but an excessive celebration penalty altered the ensuing kickoff field position. The 2016 win marked Kirby Smart's first home loss as Georgia's head coach and featured Alvin Kamara catching passes for Tennessee.
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