By AL LESAR
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When No. 6 Georgia clawed its approach again from three deficits towards No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday, coach Kirby Sensible received the reply he was in search of.
“We feel our team has a certain identity,” Sensible stated after the Bulldogs’ 44-41 additional time victory. “We’re not going to go down without a fight.”
Josh McCray scored on a 1-yard run in to cap the win. Georgia (3-0, 1-0 SEC) beat Tennessee (2-1, 1-0) for the ninth straight time with Nate Frazier establishing the profitable rating with a 21-yard run on Georgia’s first snap in additional time.
“I feel almost like we have to apologize,” stated Sensible. “I don’t think that we should have won that game. I thought (Tennessee) outplayed us in a lot of ways.”
Max Gilbert kicked a 42-yard area purpose to present Tennessee a 41-38 edge in additional time. Tennessee had an opportunity to win in regulation, however Gilbert pushed a 43-yard field-goal try extensive proper simply earlier than the ultimate whistle.
“It’s a series of one play that makes a specialist,” Tennessee coach Josh Heupel stated. “Sometimes your life gets showcased in a way where you get limited opportunities. That’s the life of being a kicker.”
Joey Aguilar threw for 371 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for a TD to guide Tennessee. The Volunteers got here from behind twice within the second half after leaping out to a 14-point lead within the first quarter.
“I started off in a groove, but those come and go,” Aguilar stated. “In the middle (of the game), I was pressing a little bit.”
Joey Aguilar #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers throws a go towards the Georgia Bulldogs at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 13, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Picture by Andy Lyons/Getty Photographs)
Chris Brazzell III caught scoring passes of 72, 14 and 66 yards. Braylon Staley’s 32-yard TD reception early within the fourth quarter put Tennessee on prime 35-30 with 11:01 left.
“It was a good performance,” Brazzell stated. “If we’d have won it would have been better.”
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns and in addition ran for a TD. Trailing 38-30 with 2:32 left within the recreation, Stockton hit London Humphreys on fourth down with a 28-yard fade ultimately zone. The 2-point conversion tied it for the third time.
“We needed to convert and we ended up scoring,” stated Stockton. “London ran a great route and made the catch.”
Sensible was happy with Stockton’s effort.
“(Stockton) grew up tonight,” he stated.
Tennessee dominated the primary quarter, leaping to a 21-7 lead however Georgia pulled inside 21-17 at halftime.
Information & figures
Tennessee turned the third crew to attain on its first three drives towards Georgia since Kirby Sensible took over in 2016. … Aguilar full his first 14 passes for 213 yards and a pair of TDs. … Aguilar is the primary SEC quarterback to go 14 for 14 in 20 seasons. … The Bulldogs rushed for 77 yards within the first half.
The takeaway
Georgia: Recreation 4 of the Stockton period lastly received the Bulldogs’ offense executing like deliberate. The Georgia assault, which relies on the facility recreation, had success towards Tennessee. The Bulldog secondary established its dominance and pissed off Tennessee’s passing recreation. The victory might be sufficient to get Georgia into the High 4.
Tennessee: A setback this early within the season doesn’t finish the Vols’ hopes for a return to the playoffs, however it does eradicate the margin for error. The sport was a possibility for the Vols to measure the expertise hole that had existed between the applications. This confirmed there’s nonetheless work to be executed. The loss shouldn’t influence Tennessee’s rating too negatively.
Up subsequent
Georgia: After an open date subsequent week, the Bulldogs host Alabama Sept. 27.
Tennessee: The Vols depart the SEC and host Alabama-Birmingham subsequent Saturday.
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Initially Revealed: September 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM PDT
