TENNESSEE
OPPONENT
TIP SHEET
Prepare for battle against Georgia on September 13, 2025, at Neyland Stadium. This tip sheet provides key insights for defeating the Bulldogs.
GEORGIA OFFENSE: SCHEME BREAKDOWN
Kirby Smart's Approach
Offense runs pro-spread under Kirby Smart with a heavy use of tight ends, formation variety, and shots off play-action when the QB is protected.
Personnel Packages
With Carson Beck gone (elbow injury late 2024, then transferred to Miami), expect Georgia to lean into two-TE sets while they retooled offensive line and OL and QB Gunner Stockton settle in. Look out for a good bit of 12-personnel.
QB Threat
Gunner Stockton is a red-shirt junior. He was highly recruited coming out of the state of Georgia and can make all the throws. He has solid athleticism, as well.
O-Line Play
Offensive Coordinator likely will lean on the offensive line early to establish the run game. That was an emphasis off-season and coming into this season. That can only be of help to support Stockton's play. A few linemen are dealing with minor injuries.
GEORGIA DEFENSE: SCHEME ANALYSIS
4-2-5 Base Defense
Georgia’s defensive identity for 2025 remains consistent and clear: They are a primary 4-2-5 Nickel Defense with a mix of 4-3.
Key Defensive Players
While there are legitimate questions about whether they can recreate past dominance, especially in run stuffing and generating turnovers, they have ample talent, coaching continuity, and a fresh influx of playmakers. That includes new addition from Army, Edge player Elo Modozie.
Coverage Tendencies
Georgia runs a 4-down front with disguised blitzing and sound zone coverage in Quarters behind it. The pass rush is notable typically.