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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 21 MIN

The Vols Could Be Walking Into A HUGE Trap Against Georgia Tech...

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Download the Kalshi app and use code ATOZ to get $20 when you trade $20. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Sign up today: Sponsor Disclosure: Kalshi: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. The Tennessee Vols are 12.5-point favorites against Georgia Tech, but could this be a much tougher game than everyone expects? Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan preview Tennessee's first road game of the 2026 season, break down the biggest matchup questions and give their score predictions for Saturday night's game in Atlanta. The national narrative has been that Tennessee should have little trouble with Georgia Tech after the Yellow Jackets lost to Colorado in Week 1. But the guys aren't buying into that completely. Georgia Tech is coming off a disappointing loss, and head coach Brent Key has made it clear that his team needs to respond. The Yellow Jackets' offensive line was heavily criticized after struggling against Colorado, and Tennessee could be walking into a team that is determined to establish its physical identity. The Vols also have to deal with the challenge of playing on the road at night with a true freshman quarterback. Faizon Brandon looked extremely promising in his Tennessee debut, but Georgia Tech will present him with defensive looks he hasn't seen before. Charlie and Zach expect the Yellow Jackets to try to take away Tennessee's rushing attack, challenge Brandon with different looks and force the freshman to beat them. The guys also discuss Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza, who could become a bigger part of the Yellow Jackets' offense after Georgia Tech struggled to run the football against Colorado. For Tennessee, the formula is relatively simple: stop Georgia Tech's rushing attack, run the football effectively and avoid the mistakes that could allow the Yellow Jackets to hang around. Charlie predicts Tennessee will eventually pull away and win 31-22, while Zach predicts a 27-17 Vols victory. They also look ahead to Texas vs. Ohio State, a game that could have major implications for Tennessee's season with the Longhorns waiting on the schedule in two weeks. Can Tennessee avoid the trap? Will Faizon Brandon handle his first road test? And can the Vols cover the 12.5-point spread? Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan break it all down on the latest Big Orange Podcast. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Tennessee for Tennessee Volunteers football news, analysis, recruiting updates, game reactions and Big Orange Podcast episodes throughout the 2026 season. 00:00 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech preview 01:00 Why this game feels like a trap 02:30 What Georgia Tech will try to do to Faizon Brandon 03:30 Tennessee's biggest advantage 04:30 Can Georgia Tech respond after Colorado? 06:00 Brent Key challenged his offensive line 07:30 Georgia Tech could put Tennessee in a bad spot 08:30 Score predictions 10:00 Faizon Brandon's road test 11:00 Xavier Gilliam matchup 12:00 Tennessee's rushing attack 13:00 Weekend games Tennessee fans should watch 14:30 Texas vs. Ohio State 15:30 Ohio State prediction Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: For more VOLS coverage: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: #TennesseeVols #TennesseeFootball #Vols #GeorgiaTech #CollegeFootball

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