Vols Fired Up to Get Top Ranked Georgia at Neyland Stadium

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Despite a disappointing loss at Missouri, No. 21/19 Tennessee knows it must quickly wipe the slate clean as it prepares for a huge game at home against top-ranked Georgia this Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium.

“I think no matter what you do the previous week, you have to put the game behind you,” head coach Josh Heupel said on Monday. “Certainly, we understand the quality of the opponent that is coming to town this week. Our guys understand who they are, what they are about and the way they are going to play. It will be a great test for us.”

Being back inside the friendly confines of Neyland Stadium should help provide a boost to the team entering this weekend’s matchup. The Vols have been fantastic at defending their home turf during the Heupel era and carry a 14-game home winning streak into Saturday’s contest against the Bulldogs.

“It’s the first time we have been back home for an SEC game inside Neyland Stadium in over a month,” Heupel said on Monday. “Looking forward to our fans, seeing them there on Saturday. We need a great atmosphere.”

Redshirt senior defensive tackle Kurott Garland echoed his coach’s thoughts on what he expects will be a great atmosphere this weekend on Rocky Top.

“I feel like with it being a home game, our fans are going to be there and they’ll be really good support for us,” Garland said. “We’re hoping to give them a good show this coming Saturday.”