'I don't think those things get fixed overnight'
Key Points:
- Tennessee began the season with a dominant 56-9 victory over Furman and will face Georgia Tech in Week 2, marking their first meeting since 2017 when Tennessee won in double overtime.
- Georgia Tech narrowly lost 14-13 to Colorado in their season opener and aims to improve against Tennessee, but their rushing attack struggled, gaining only 51 yards on 30 carries.
- ESPN analyst Greg McElroy highlights Tennessee's strong rushing performance and defense as key factors, noting Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel’s 55-2 record when rushing for over 200 yards.
- McElroy predicts Tennessee will win 31-20, citing Georgia Tech's challenges on the offensive and defensive lines and the inexperience of their freshman quarterback in a tough road environment.
- Despite some Vols fans' skepticism due to McElroy's Alabama background, he is respected for his objective and accurate game analysis without resorting to sensationalism.