Rushing Offense:

The Volunteers’ running game is their staple, as their program has produced NFL backs such as James Stewart, Jamal Lewis and Travis Henry. Things are the norm in Knoxville, with a rushing attack led by Gerald Riggs Jr., Cedric Houston and Jabari Davis.

Though the Bulldogs’ offense isn’t as dependent on the run, its rushing attack has emerged early in the season with freshmen tailbacks Danny Ware and Thomas Brown. Both eclipsed 80 yards rushing last week against one of the nation’s top defenses.

ADVANTAGE: Georgia.

 Passing Offense:

For three games, the Volunteers’ true freshmen tandem of Brent Schaeffer and Erik Ainge looked to be a makings of the best true freshmen in college football since Herschel Walker, but that changed last week against Auburn, which forced the two into six turnovers. Things get no easier against the Bulldogs’ defense.

Georgia, meanwhile, had the appearance of a well-oiled machine against LSU. If Georgia executes its passing game to its potential, it could be a long day for the Vols.

ADVANTAGE: Georgia.

 Rushing Defense:

Both teams are stout against the run. The Bulldogs put the clamp on LSU and South Carolina’s run game earlier in the year. Tennessee held both Auburn tailbacks, Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown under 100 yards last week.

Advantage: Even

 Passing Defense:

Aside from a few lapses, the Bulldogs’ secondary has been up to the challenge of opposing passing attacks.

The Vols have their work cut out for them. Through four games, safety Jason Allen is the only defensive back starting every game. That lack of continuity has caused problems for Tennessee, which has been susceptible to the big play.

ADVANTAGE: Georgia.

 Special Teams:

While Georgia’s kicking and punting has been solid throughout the year, Tennessee’s punting has been far and above the rest of the SEC. Punter Dustin Colquitt is averaging 42 net yards per punt. That total is first in the SEC and fourth nationally.

ADVANTAGE: Tennessee

 Coaching:

Both coaches have coached in and won big games. However, over the last few years, Tennessee has not only faltered in big games but lost by large margins against the likes of Georgia, Alabama and Maryland.

Georgia rarely finds itself out of position to win a game in the late going.

ADVANTAGE: Georgia.