Tennessee prepares for road game against Georgia Tech on September 12
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

The Tennessee football team travels to Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on September 12 to face Georgia Tech. This matchup serves as the first road game of the season for the Volunteers following their opening win against Furman. Ahead of the contest, simulated results using EA Sports College Football 27 projected a favorable outlook for Tennessee in the majority of trials. While the game remains unplayed, observers point to the performance of freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon and the team's overall rushing capabilities as factors to monitor. Tennessee enters the matchup as a 12.5-point favorite. This meeting serves as a final preparation for the Volunteers before their SEC schedule begins against Texas on September 26.
- •Tennessee faces Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on September 12.
- •The Volunteers hold status as 12.5-point favorites for the upcoming game.
- •EA Sports College Football 27 simulations favored Tennessee in 91 of 100 trials.
- •Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon is a player of note for Tennessee.
- •Tennessee begins SEC play against Texas on September 26.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — 100 simulations of Tennessee football predict Georgia Tech gets stung
"We're back with EA Sports College Football 27's prediction for Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 12.
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