Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to dig into the football record between Tennessee and Georgia. It’s a pretty storied rivalry, and I wanted to see the numbers for myself. I started my little investigation by grabbing some data I could find online. Nothing too fancy, just the usual sports stats websites.
First off, I checked out a site called “Winsipedia.” It had a neat little breakdown of the whole Tennessee Volunteers vs. Georgia Bulldogs thing. Pretty useful for getting a broad overview, you know?
So, I found that in the last twenty years, Georgia has been doing pretty well, winning 14 out of 20 games. Their most recent win was in 2023, a solid 38-10 victory in Knoxville, no less. The overall series record is in Georgia’s favor, too, at 28-23-2. If you’re a Tennessee fan, the last win to hold onto was way back in 2016, a close one at 34-31.
Digging Deeper into Recent Games
I started to get into the details of some of these games. Like that 2023 game, Georgia really sealed the deal with a 92-yard drive in the closing minutes. That’s their longest of the season. A freshman, Nate Frazier, punched it in with a 2-yard touchdown run with only 2:26 left on the clock. That’s the kind of play that sticks with you, especially if you’re on the losing side.
Then I went back a bit further, to the 1990s, and it was a whole different story. Tennessee was dominant, going 9-0 against Georgia. It’s wild how the tides can turn in a rivalry over the years.
Looking at the Bigger Picture
I wanted to get a sense of the broader history, too. Both of these teams are founding members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which adds another layer to their rivalry. Georgia seems to be doing better in recent bowl games too. They had a seven-game winning streak in bowl/CFP games, which got snapped in a 23-10 loss to Notre Dame. They are now at 38-22-3 in bowl games overall, which is not bad.
I also checked Tennessee’s overall record. As of the end of the 2023 regular season, they’re ranked eleventh all-time in won-lost records by percentage and tenth in total victories. Their all-time record is 870-415-53, which comes out to a .670 winning percentage. At Neyland Stadium, they have a record of 478-141-17, which is even better.
Some Historical Context
- 1980: Georgia had a perfect season under Vince Dooley, going 12-0 and winning the National Championship with a victory over Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.
Oh, and I also stumbled upon Tennessee’s record against Alabama – 39-60-7 in their previous 106 matchups. That’s a whole other rivalry to explore.
So, that’s my little deep dive into the Tennessee vs. Georgia football record. It’s always interesting to see how these rivalries play out over the years, with the ups and downs, the streaks, and the standout moments. These kinds of records really make you appreciate the history and the passion in college football.
