If you were scrolling through scores on a Saturday night and saw the Tennessee-Georgia result, you might have done a double-take. Honestly, it's getting harder to keep track. These two SEC titans seem to play a "Game of the Century" every other month. If you're looking for the most recent clash, the scoreboard told a story of heartbreak for the Vols and another notch in the belt for Kirby Smart.
In their most recent meeting on September 13, 2025, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 44-41 in a massive overtime thriller.
It wasn't just a win; it was a gut-punch for Knoxville.
But wait—maybe you’re actually looking for the 2024 game? That one wasn't nearly as close. Back on November 16, 2024, Georgia handled business in Athens with a 31-17 victory.
The Overtime Madness: Georgia 44, Tennessee 41 (Sept 2025)
This game was basically a fever dream for anyone wearing orange or red. It took place at Neyland Stadium, and for a while, it looked like the streak was finally going to end. Tennessee jumped out to a 21-7 lead in the first quarter. Joey Aguilar was absolutely dealing, completing his first 14 passes. That’s a stat that usually means you're going to win the football game.
But Georgia is... well, Georgia.
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How the Lead Evaporated
Georgia chipped away. It wasn't flashy. It was just methodical. They went into the locker room at halftime trailing 21-17, but you could feel the momentum shifting. Gunner Stockton, stepping into the big shoes left by Carson Beck, started to find his rhythm.
By the fourth quarter, it was a back-and-forth slugfest.
- Tennessee leads 35-30.
- Georgia takes a 27-21 lead earlier in the third.
- Chris Brazzell II catches a 56-yard bomb to put the Vols back on top.
With just over two minutes left, Georgia faced a 4th-and-7. Most teams would fold. Instead, Stockton found London Humphreys for a 28-yard touchdown. A two-point conversion to Zachariah Branch tied it up at 38. Tennessee had a chance to win it in regulation, but Max Gilbert pushed a 43-yard field goal wide right.
In overtime, Tennessee settled for a field goal to go up 41-38. Then, Josh McCray—all 240 pounds of him—powered his way into the end zone from one yard out.
Final Score: 44-41, Georgia.
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Looking Back at 2024: The 31-17 Georgia Win
If the 2025 game was a heartbreaker, the 2024 game was a reality check. Tennessee came into Athens ranked No. 7, feeling like they had the defensive front to finally bully Georgia.
They didn't.
Carson Beck threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, silencing a lot of critics who thought he was struggling. Tennessee's Dylan Sampson did his best, racking up 101 yards on the ground, but the Vols' offense just stalled in the second half. Georgia scored 31 points and held the Vols to just 17.
Why the Tennessee-Georgia Score Matters for the Series
The recent history here is, frankly, pretty lopsided. Georgia has now won nine straight games against Tennessee.
| Year | Winner | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Georgia | 44-41 (OT) | Knoxville |
| 2024 | Georgia | 31-17 | Athens |
| 2023 | Georgia | 38-10 | Knoxville |
| 2022 | Georgia | 27-13 | Athens |
The "talent gap" that people talk about in the SEC is real. Josh Heupel has turned Tennessee into a legitimate contender, but Kirby Smart’s program has become the "Final Boss" of college football.
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One of the biggest misconceptions about this rivalry is that Tennessee can't score on Georgia. They can. In 2025, they hung 41 points on them. The issue is usually the second half. Georgia’s depth tends to wear teams down until they break in the fourth quarter.
The Takeaway for Fans
If you're a Tennessee fan, you’re looking at these scores and seeing "almost." You’re one missed field goal or one 4th-down stop away from changing the entire narrative of the SEC.
For Georgia fans, these scores are just proof of the culture. They don't panic. Whether it's a blowout in 2024 or an overtime shootout in 2025, the Bulldogs find a way to get to that final whistle with more points.
What to watch next
- Check the 2026 Schedule: These two don't play every year under the new SEC format, but the 2027 matchup is already being circled by fans.
- Recruiting Trails: Keep an eye on where the top offensive linemen are heading; that’s where this game is usually won or lost.
- Injury Reports: In games this close, one missing linebacker is the difference between 44-41 and a Tennessee victory.
The rivalry is alive and well, even if the scoreboard has favored the "Dawgs" lately.