Tennessee Volunteers defeat Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 45-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · NCAAF · Tennessee Volunteers 45, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 24

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 45–24 on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium, covering the –12.5 spread and sending the combined 69 points over the 55.5 total.

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets final score and game recap

Georgia Tech opened with a 10–7 lead after the first quarter, but Tennessee dominated the second period, outscoring the Yellow Jackets 17–0 to take a 24–10 halftime advantage. Georgia Tech narrowed the margin to 31–17 after the third quarter, but Tennessee pulled away with 14 points in the fourth to 7 for the hosts, finishing 45–24. The Volunteers' second-quarter surge proved decisive; they scored in every quarter thereafter and never relinquished control.

Who covered the spread in Tennessee Volunteers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Tennessee Volunteers covered as the –12.5 favorite, winning by 21 points and exceeding the line by 8.5. The spread held steady from open to close. AiQ's spread pick of Tennessee Volunteers –12.5 at 59% confidence graded as a win.

Did Tennessee Volunteers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets go over or under the total?

The game went over 55.5, finishing at 69 points—13.5 above the line. AiQ's over pick at 60% confidence was correct.

How did AiQ's Tennessee Volunteers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets predictions do?

AiQ posted a perfect 3–0 record across every graded market:

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Tennessee Volunteers were listed at –500, implying an 80% win probability after vig removal, while Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets sat at +378 for a 20% chance. The bookmaker's margin was 4.3%. AiQ's calibrated win probability for Tennessee Volunteers was 80%, matching the market's implied chance, but the –500 moneyline carried a –4.4% expected value, making it an unfavorable price despite the model's confidence in the side.

Tennessee improved to 2–0 overall with a 1–0 record both at home and on the road. They covered their only spread opportunity and went over their only total. The Volunteers are on a two-game winning streak.

Georgia Tech fell to 0–2, both losses at home. They are 0–2 against the spread and split the over/under market (1 over, 1 under). The Yellow Jackets are on a two-game losing streak.

What's next for Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Tennessee hosts Kennesaw State Owls on Saturday, September 19. Georgia Tech hosts Mercer Bears the same day.