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Tennessee-Georgia rivalry is one of the most entertaining SEC feuds in recent years

Georgia's Reggie Davis had a 70-yard punt return for a touchdown to give the Bulldogs a 24-3 lead at Tennessee two seasons ago, but quarterback Josh Dobbs accounted for five touchdowns while leading the Vols to a 38-31 comeback triumph.
Georgia's Reggie Davis had a 70-yard punt return for a touchdown to give the Bulldogs a 24-3 lead at Tennessee two seasons ago, but quarterback Josh Dobbs accounted for five touchdowns while leading the Vols to a 38-31 comeback triumph. Georgia's Reggie Davis had a 70-yard punt return for a touchdown to give the Bulldogs a 24-3 lead at Tennessee two seasons ago, but quarterback Josh Dobbs accounted for five touchdowns while leading the Vols to a 38-31 comeback triumph.

By David Paschall 5 min read

ATHENS, Ga. – The Alabama-Auburn game, more commonly known as the Iron Bowl, is the most recognized rivalry in Southeastern Conference football.

The Georgia-Florida game occurs around Halloween each year with the tickets divided evenly, and each November there is the Golden Egg Trophy for the Ole Miss-Mississippi State winner and the Golden Boot Trophy for the LSU-Arkansas winner.

The Tennessee-Georgia game doesn’t have a fancy nickname or an award for its winner, but there has been no greater SEC rivalry recently when it comes to close calls and sheer entertainment.

“All my experiences with Tennessee have been close games,” Georgia senior running back Sony Michel said this week. “We’ve always got to prepare for a four-quarter game and a hard-nosed game. This game is going to go to the fourth quarter, so we’ve got to start off fast and finish strong.”

When Saturday afternoon’s game between the No. 7 Bulldogs (4-0, 1-0) and Volunteers (3-1, 0-1) kicks off at Neyland Stadium shortly after 3:30 on CBS, it will have a lot to live up to.