TENNESSEE AT GEORGIA
When: Noon Saturday
TV: ESPN
Line: Georgia by 17
WHAT TO EXPECT
Georgia on offense: They're still without receivers Malcolm Mitchell (knee), Jonathon Rumph (hamstring) and Justin Scott-Wesley (suspension), and they lost tailback Keith Marshall at least for this game to knee and ankle sprains. Georgia will rely on tailback Todd Gurley (134 ypg, 5 TDs) and utilize freshmen Sony Michel and Isaiah McKenzie as receiving targets.
Tennessee on offense: The Volunteers had to replace every starter on the offensive line this season and start freshmen at right guard and tackle. But they have their usual bounty of talented receivers, including Marquez North, Pig Howard and five-star freshman Josh Malone. Freshman Jalen Hurd has emerged as a budding star at tailback. Quarterback Justin Worley is not flashy (58 percent passing, 6 TDs, 3 INTs), but runs the zone-read well.
Georgia on defense: In part because of Quincy Mauger's shoulder injury, sophomore J.J. Green will play more and could start at strong safety. They'll need to be at their best against the Vols' big receivers. Georgia's front six, led by outside linebackers Leonard Floyd and Jordan Jenkins, can help by pressuring the quarterback.
Tennessee on defense: Senior linebacker A.J. Johnson (6-2, 245), a preseason All-America selection from Gainesville, has recorded double-figure tackles in 19 of his 39 career games. The Vols are undersized and have all new starters up front, but have three returning starters in the secondary and have allowed three TD passes in three games.
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