Tennessee prepares for Saturday night college football game against Georgia Tech
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

The Tennessee football team travels to Atlanta on Saturday for a 7 p.m. matchup against Georgia Tech. This game marks the first Power Four opponent of the season for Tennessee after an easy victory in their opening week. Georgia Tech enters the game seeking a rebound performance following a home loss to Colorado. The Yellowjackets are adjusting to a new quarterback in Indiana transfer Alberto Mendoza and a restructured offensive line. Tennessee coach Heupel maintains the Volunteers will rely on an effective ground game to establish their passing attack in this contest. The two teams last met in 2017, when Tennessee secured a narrow one-point victory over the Yellowjackets.
- •Tennessee plays Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Saturday night at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
- •Georgia Tech is coming off a home loss to Colorado in their season opener.
- •Alberto Mendoza makes his second collegiate start at quarterback for the Yellowjackets.
- •The teams last played against each other in 2017.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — COMMENTARY: Look for an angry bunch of Yellowjackets Saturday night
""Experts" think the Tennessee Volunteers can handle Georgia Tech
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