Georgia Tech–Tennessee football rivalry
| First meeting | November 22, 1902 Tennessee 10, Georgia Tech 6 |
|---|---|
| Latest meeting | October 24, 1987 Tennessee 29, Georgia Tech 15 |
| Next meeting | September 4, 2017 |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 43 |
| All-time series | Tennessee leads, 24–17–2 |
| Largest victory | Georgia Tech, 45–0 (1905) |
| Longest win streak | Tennessee, 8 (1967–76) |
| Current win streak | Tennessee, 1 (1987–present) |
The Georgia Tech–Tennessee football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Tennessee Volunteers. The series dates back to 1902 and features two of the most prominent programs in college football history, with Georgia Tech claiming four national championships, 15 conference titles, and 21 consensus All-Americans, and Tennessee claiming six national championships, 16 conference titles, and 38 consensus All-Americans. Tennessee leads the series 24–17–2. The series ended in 1987, but it was announced in July 2015 that the rivalry will be renewed in the September 2017 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.
The teams almost met every year when Georgia Tech was part of the SEC. When Georgia Tech left the SEC in 1963, they still met almost every year after (except 1974, 1975, and 1978) until 1987.
On July 20, 2015, Georgia Tech and Tennessee announced that their rivalry series will resume on September 4, 2017 in Atlanta. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since their 1987 matchup. It will be Tennessee's second appearance in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, having previously defeated North Carolina State in 2012. Georgia Tech will be playing in the event for the first time in what is essentially its backyard. "I know our team, coaches and fans are excited for the renewal of this old SEC rivalry. This is a fantastic chance for Georgia Tech to play in prime time and on a national stage," Georgia Tech Director of Athletics Mike Bobinski said.
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