Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech in double overtime during 2017 season opener

Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 42-41 in a double-overtime matchup on September 4, 2017. Held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, the Labor Day game concluded when the Yellow Jackets failed to convert a two-point attempt after scoring in the second overtime period. John Kelly Jr. led the Tennessee offense with 128 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Quentin Dormady added 221 passing yards and two touchdowns for the Volunteers, while Marquez Callaway recorded 115 receiving yards. Georgia Tech entered the game having led 14-7 at halftime before the contest ultimately required extra periods to decide the result. The two programs are scheduled to renew their football series on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.

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