Georgia football coach Kirby Smart on the matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers ahead of the Sept. 13 game.
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart stated that
the Tennessee Volunteers are a team built around toughness, particularly highlighting their physicality in the run game and on the defensive line.
During a press conference ahead of the Georgia vs. Tennessee game on September 13, 2025, Smart noted that both teams have consistently played physical games against each other in the past and that this upcoming matchup will be no different. He praised Tennessee’s defensive line for being “really physical” and disrupting the pocket in previous games. Smart also commented on the toughness required to play in Neyland Stadium, Tennessee’s home stadium, describing it as one of the toughest and loudest environments in the SEC. He expects the stadium to be “on fire” when Georgia visits.
These remarks emphasize the highly anticipated and physical nature of the Georgia-Tennessee football rivalry in the SEC.
