The Volunteers came out swinging, scoring three touchdowns on their first three drives and punching the Georgia Bulldogs straight in the mouth. Neyland Stadium roared, Tenn’s tempo shredded coverages, and the Bulldogs found themselves trailing before they’d even broken a sweat. To their credit, UGA’s offense didn’t blink. They matched pace, hung within striking distance, and at least kept the game from unraveling before halftime. Still, for Kirby Smart , the reality checks from this one were impossible to ignore. Rival coach Josh Heupel has figured out how to throw haymakers early.
That’s where a familiar Bulldog voice chimed in. Former DE David Pollack didn’t sugarcoat what he saw from his alma mater. On his podcast, he highlighted both the promise and the glaring needs that still