GEORGIA

#33 Odell Thurman

Junior Linebacker
Height: 6-1
Weight: 235 lbs.
Monticello

Having got his feet wet last weekend, Thurman will have to anchor the middle of the defense against a Tennessee offense that needs production out of tailback Cedric Houston to keep pressure off its two freshmen quarterbacks. If he can slow down the Tennessee running game, Vol head coach may not receive the answer he wants from Houston.

TENNESSEE

#10 Erik Ainge

Freshman Quarterback
Height: 6-6
Weight: 200 lbs.
Hillsboro, Ore.

The Volunteer offense will go only as far as its young starting quarterback can take them. Ainge has proven he can compete in the SEC, passing for 192 yards and three touchdowns against Florida. Ainge must overcome a loud crowd in his first ever road contest as well as a Georgia defense that’s given up only 15.8 points per game this season.