Tennessee Volunteers prepare for road test against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Following a season-opening victory over Furman, the Tennessee Volunteers travel to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday. Tennessee enters the matchup looking to address offensive line performance after a game that saw the team accumulate 329 rushing yards. Georgia Tech seeks a rebound performance following an opening-week loss to the Colorado Buffaloes. Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon is set for his first road appearance after throwing for 226 yards in his collegiate debut. The Volunteers defensive front will feature Xavier Gilliam, who recorded three sacks in the opener, while linebacker Arion Carter returns to the lineup after serving a one-game suspension. The game will be broadcast on ESPN as both teams look to establish momentum early in the season.
- •Tennessee defeated Furman at Neyland Stadium to open the 2026 season.
- •Georgia Tech enters the game coming off a loss to the Colorado Buffaloes.
- •Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter returns to the active roster for the Week 2 contest.
- •The matchup is scheduled for broadcast on ESPN on Saturday night.
- •Tennessee defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam recorded three sacks and five tackles for loss in Week 1.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Bold Tennessee Volunteers Predictions for Week 2 Matchup vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
"The Tennessee Volunteers kicked off their 2026 college football season with a dominant victory at Neyland Stadium in Week 1 […]
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