KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: Josh McCray #2 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts in overtime during their game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: Gunner Stockton #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs passes the ball in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Neyland Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: Zachariah Branch #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: Gunner Stockton #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball while defended by Jalen McMurray #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: Nate Frazier #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Josh McCray scored on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 victory over No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday.
What we know:
The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 SEC) came from behind three times to beat the Volunteers (2-1, 1-0) for the ninth straight time with Nate Frazier setting up the winning score with a 21-yard run on Georgia’s first snap in overtime.
"I feel almost like we have to apologize," said Georgia coach Kirby Smart. "I don’t think that we should have won that game. I thought (Tennessee) outplayed us in a lot of ways."
Dig deeper:
Game 4 of the Stockton era finally got the Bulldogs’ offense executing like planned. The Georgia attack, which is predicated on the power game, had success against Tennessee. The Bulldog secondary established its dominance and frustrated Tennessee’s passing game. The victory could be enough to get Georgia into the Top 4.
What's next:
After an open date next week, the Bulldogs host Alabama Sept. 27.After an open date next week, the Bulldogs host Alabama Sept. 27.
The Source: Information in this article came from the Associated Press.