Josh Heupel brings Tennessee to Bobby Dodd Stadium to face Georgia Tech

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel returns to Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday for a nonconference game against Georgia Tech. The matchup serves as a Week 2 contest for both teams, with Tennessee entering at 1-0 and Georgia Tech at 0-1. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT, with ESPN providing live television coverage. The game features a broadcast team consisting of play-by-play announcer Bob Wischusen, analyst Louis Riddick, and sideline reporter Stormy Buonantony. Heupel previously coached at this venue while leading UCF, including a 49-21 victory over the Yellow Jackets in 2020. Ahead of this meeting, Heupel was named to the 2026 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list. The game also includes a personal connection, as Kelsey Pope is set to face his twin brother on the opposing sideline.

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