Tennessee plays Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Tennessee travels to Bobby Dodd Stadium to face Georgia Tech this Saturday at 7 p.m. ET in a game televised on ESPN. This matchup serves as the first road test for the Volunteers and starting true freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon. Tennessee enters the contest as an 11.5-point favorite while Georgia Tech looks to rebound from an opening loss to Colorado. The Volunteers expect a personnel shift on the offensive line with the return of Sam Pendleton from suspension and adjustments at the right tackle position. Potential storms in Atlanta may impact the game as both teams prepare for a high-stakes environment in their second week of play.
- •Tennessee faces Georgia Tech on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET in Atlanta.
- •Faizon Brandon starts at quarterback for Tennessee in his first road game.
- •Sam Pendleton returns to the Tennessee offensive line following a suspension.
- •Georgia Tech seeks its first win after dropping the season opener to Colorado.
- •Rainstorms in the forecast could affect play at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — What to watch for from Tennessee against Georgia Tech
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