Closed out an overtime shootout against rival Tennessee. Answered the lingering questions about whether Gunner Stockton is a viable QB. Arguably Florida State's and Oklahoma's wins over higher-rated opponents by two scores are better, but the season will bear out which teams really belong up here. For now, it's Georgia.

(LW Change: +6)

Very nearly put UGA at the #1 spot following the win over Tennessee because they won through great adversity. However, they also have looked a little sluggish against bad competition at other points this year and did need a bit of luck to end up winning it in the end.

Power: 4, SoR: 6; LW: 6

I didn't know Georgia had that sort of offensive explosion in them, but maybe I underestimated Gunner Stockton.

+1

While there is an expanded playoff, the regular season is still all about survival, and they showed a lot of guts in Neyland.

One of the best things about Kirby's teams that I don't think they get enough credit for is that they are incredibly adaptive. Yes, the main style will always be suffocating defense and running the ball but they're more than capable of not just competing in but winning shootouts when they have to, and Saturday's win over Tennessee was a prime example of that. Also to be clear, even if Georgia lost I'd still have them very high in the rankings because they are a top 10 at minimum team regardless

Very gritty win. Was always high on Stockton. Nice turnaround following the snoozer against Austin Peay

Did a good job winning despite being saved by a bad kick.

+2

+2

87.79 | NEW +23

(3-0) (up 1) |
W: 44-41 @ #11 Tennessee (2-1) |
Next Week: Bye |
Projected Bowl: Playoff R1 vs South Florida

0 Played a close one in Tennessee, but were able to squeak it out. Doesn't feel like Georgia of the last few years, but still able to win games.

LY 6 TY 23

NEW. Would be the #7 playoff seed in this scenario, hosting #10 Alabama in the first round

Probably should not be THIS relatively high...the Bulldogs won the game just as much as the Vols lost it...

1.23

Tied 18th--Points: 24 | Wins: 1 T4, 1 T6, 1 T7 | 1 WP |

Wins Ranks: 20th | SoS Composite Rank: 50th | Margin of Victory Rank: 32nd | Penalties Composite Rank: 5th | Yardage Composite Rank: 33rd | Turnover Composite Rank: 88th | 3rd/4th Down Conversion Rank: 16th | Other Stats Rank: 92nd

0.951, +26

Serious Contender

(+2) One of the most fun games of the weekend to watch. Great win on the road for the Dawgs!

(2)

Great, solid win.

LW: 8

+2 Was tempted to move them up further, but probably will in later weeks. Tennessee is a good team, and so is Georgia

close W at #6 UT

Elite reputation and strong offensive showing against Tennessee to remain undefeated, close call in overtime but better wins than Penn State

I was watching UT-UGA at the same time that WVU-pitt was going into overtime so I missed like 90% of the last 20 minutes of the game, but how the hell did Tennessee throw away a win when they were inside Georgia's 30 with less then 5 seconds left? how does that happen? Either way, good win. Solidifies their spot in the top 5

LW: 6

LW: 10
267 pts

44-41 vs Tennessee (OT)

Tier 2. Defense had some struggles, but a win is a win, especially a road win over a ranked team.

(+3) thank you gunnar stockton

T1ˢᵗ W/L, T9ᵗʰ Predicted Wins, 16ᵗʰ Team Strength, 15ᵗʰ Quality of Wins

Got lucky with tbe fg miss. Prob very good though

{#18 Georgia, 2-0 (0.5487019 pts), Wins: [#53 Tennessee (0.48990986 pts), #123 Marshall (0.05879204 pts)]}