Tennessee Holds No. 15 After Overtime Loss to Georgia

The Tennessee Volunteers suffered a close overtime loss to the Georgia Bulldogs, falling 44-41 at home, which marked their first defeat of the 2025 season. Despite the loss, Tennessee remained steady at No. 15 in both the AP and Coaches Polls, ranking eighth in the highly competitive SEC. The Vols displayed a potent offense with quarterback Joey Aguilar throwing for 371 yards, four touchdowns, and a rushing score, boosting his Heisman Trophy odds. Key offensive contributors included wide receivers Chris Brazzell and Braylon Staley, with Brazzell recording three touchdowns and significant yardage. Defensively, Tennessee struggled, allowing 44 points, though Arion Carter and Caleb Herring had notable performances. Looking ahead, Tennessee faces a challenging schedule requiring at least two wins against Florida, Oklahoma, and Alabama, while also needing to avoid upsets in potentially tricky games against Vanderbilt, Kentucky, and Arkansas to keep their playoff hopes alive.