Georgia beats Tennessee 44-41 in OT, extends streak over Vols to nine

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 6 Georgia rallied from three deficits to beat No. 15 Tennessee 44-41 in overtime Saturday at Neyland Stadium, extending the Bulldogs' streak over the Volunteers to nine games and handing Tennessee a narrow setback in what became an instant classic of missed chances and late dramatics.

Tennessee built an early 14-point advantage and led 21-17 at halftime, but the game featured multiple momentum swings. Vols quarterback Joey Aguilar threw for 371 yards, four touchdowns and ran for another score, and wide receiver Chris Brazzell III had scoring catches of 72, 14 and 66 yards. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton finished with 304 yards passing, two passing touchdowns and a rushing score. In overtime Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert converted a 42-yard field goal to go up 41-38, but Georgia answered as Nate Frazier gained 21 yards on the first snap and Josh McCray plunged in from the 1 to clinch the win.

The game nearly slipped away for Tennessee in regulation. With 11 seconds remaining the Vols attempted a 43-yard field goal to go up by four, but Gilbert pushed the kick wide right after a false-start penalty moved the attempt back from 38 yards. Earlier, Tennessee...