September 13, 2025 – Tennessee’s explosive offensive performance wasn’t enough to overcome Georgia as the Volunteers suffered a devastating 44-41 overtime loss at Neyland Stadium. The defeat dropped Tennessee to 2-1 overall and 0-1 in SEC play despite 496 total yards of offense.
Chris Brazzell II delivered a spectacular performance with three touchdowns and 177 receiving yards, including touchdown catches of 72, 14, and 56 yards. The junior receiver gave Tennessee an early 21-7 lead and kept the Volunteers in the game throughout with his explosive plays.
Quarterback Statistics
| Player | Team | Comp | Att | Yds | TD | INT | Long | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Aguilar | TEN | 24 | 36 | 371 | 4 | 2 | 72 | 1 |
| Gunner Stockton | UGA | 23 | 31 | 304 | 2 | 0 | 45 | 4 |
Joey Aguilar threw for 371 yards and four touchdowns but costly second-half interceptions proved damaging. The junior quarterback found Braylon Staley nine times for 97 yards and connected with Brazzell II for three scores, but turnovers at crucial moments shifted momentum to Georgia.
Running Back Statistics
| Player | Team | Att | Gain | Loss | Net | TD | Long | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Thomas | TEN | 9 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 27 | 6.7 |
| DeSean Bishop | TEN | 15 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 8 | 3.6 |
| Nate Frazier | UGA | 14 | 73 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 21 | 5.2 |
| Josh McCray | UGA | 7 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 2.4 |
The Volunteers controlled the first quarter behind their high-tempo offense, building the 21-7 advantage before Georgia’s methodical approach began wearing down Tennessee’s defense. Star Thomas provided a strong ground game with 60 yards on nine carries, including a 27-yard burst.
Tennessee’s defense generated four sacks and forced one fumble but couldn’t create enough stops when needed. Caleb Herring led the pass rush with 1.5 sacks, while the secondary intercepted one pass but allowed big plays throughout the contest.
The heartbreak came in overtime when Max Gilbert’s 43-yard field goal gave Tennessee the lead, only to watch Georgia answer with a touchdown. Gilbert had earlier missed a 43-yard attempt that would have won the game in regulation.
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