Tennessee Volunteers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tennessee Volunteers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Yellow Jackets (+11.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

Bobby Dodd Stadium is the site where the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0-1) will compete against the Tennessee Volunteers (1-0) on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Tennessee opens this game as 11.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is 54.5.

The Tennessee Volunteers come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Volunteers played the Furman Paladins and notched a win by a score of 56-9. The Tennessee Volunteers ended up running the ball 47 different times and tallied 329 yds, which is an average of 7.0 yards per attempt. On the day, they had 74 plays which gave them a total of 638 yds. Tennessee relinquished 11 completions on 22 attempts for a total of 43 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%. On the ground, the Volunteers gave up 177 yards on 36 attempts, which is 4.9 yards per run allowed.

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When it comes to scoring, the Tennessee Volunteers have an average of 56.0 points per game. As a unit they hold an average of 329.0 yards on the ground ranking them 9th in D-1. The Volunteers have tallied 638 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Tennessee has amassed 4 touchdowns via the pass and 4 touchdowns via the ground. Tennessee has accumulated 29 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 7 penalties for 60 yards. They have surrendered the ball 2 different times.

The Volunteers rank 36th in college football concerning their opponents scoring, giving up 9.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.9 yards per rush on the ground and 177.0 rushing yards per game so far this season. Overall, they have given up 177 yards on the ground through 1 contest. When it comes to passing yards, the Volunteers have conceded 43 yds which has them sitting in 5th in D-1. They have conceded 43.0 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 50.0%. In total, they are granting 220.0 yards per game ranking them 37th in college football. They have allowed no touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown running the ball.

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The Yellow Jackets come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Yellow Jackets took a loss by a final score of 14-13 when they faced the Colorado Buffaloes. Georgia Tech conceded 49 rushing attempts for 183 yds (3.7 yds per rush). The Yellow Jackets pass defense gave up a completion rate of 51.9%, relinquishing 124 yds on 14 for 27 through the air. The Yellow Jackets finished the game with 288 yards on 54 plays (5.3 yds per play). Georgia Tech ran the ball for 1.7 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 51 yds on 30 carries.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are averaging 288.0 yards/game, which is good for 115th in Division 1. The Georgia Tech offense has racked up 49 yds of penalties on 9 infraction, ranking them 39th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 51.0 rushing yards per game. They have thrown no interception while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have recorded 17 first downs. Regarding how much they score, the Yellow Jackets are sitting 114th in college football averaging 13.0 points per contest. Over the course of the season thus far, the Yellow Jackets currently sit at 237 passing yards.

Georgia Tech has conceded a total of 183 yards rushing in addition to 1 touchdown rushing for the season. They have conceded 1 touchdown from the passing game as well as 124.0 yards/contest, ranking them 38th in the nation. They have earned no fumbles recovered and no picks on the campaign. The Yellow Jackets defense has taken part in 76 plays, which is 108th in college football. The Yellow Jackets are allowing 14.0 PPG, which has them sitting 64th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Volunteers/Yellow Jackets college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Yellow Jackets +11.5

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