Georgia Tech faces Tennessee following historic departure from the SEC

No. 18 Tennessee prepares for its first road game of the 2026 season against Georgia Tech this Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT, with ESPN set to broadcast the contest between the two programs. Historically, the schools were charter members of the SEC when the league began play in 1933. Georgia Tech ultimately withdrew from the conference in 1964 following a prolonged feud between then-head coach Bobby Dodd and Alabama coach Bear Bryant. The tension stemmed from disagreements over scholarship limits and player safety concerns. Following the departure, Georgia Tech operated as an independent program until joining the ACC in 1983. Tennessee currently holds a 1-0 record entering the matchup, while Georgia Tech enters the contest with an 0-1 record.

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