Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers Complete Game Preview

The Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers are getting ready to do battle Saturday at Neyland Stadium, and both teams are coming off disappointing losses.

The Bulldogs wanted to make a statement against the Alabama Crimson Tide last Saturday, but it was the other way around, as Alabama ran over the Bulldogs 38-10. The Volunteers were leading 14-0 against Arkansas in the first quarter last week, but the Razorbacks were able to rally and come away with a 24-20 win.

It's safe to say both teams are in need of a win. And based on the way the last two games have gone when Georgia and Tennessee have faced each other, it should be a thriller in Knoxville.

Date: Oct. 10, 2015

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

Place: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn.

TV: CBS

Radio: Georgia Bulldogs Radio Network, Vol Network, Sirius/XM 83/190

Spread: Georgia is a three-point favorite, according to Odds Shark.

When Georgia has the Ball

Despite the struggles against Alabama, where it only scored 10 points, Georgia has one of the better offenses in the country, scoring 38 points per game. And the reason for the high scoring is the run game, as the Bulldogs average 244 rushing yards per game. Nick Chubb is second in the SEC with 745 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, while Sony Michel has rushed for 276 yards and four touchdowns.

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Nick Chubb breaks Herschel Walker's record, and has 13 straight games of 100+ rushing yards. http://t.co/ofq0iqncC8

— Athlon Sports (@AthlonSports) October 3, 2015"

The one area of concern is the quarterback position. Greyson Lambert struggled in his first real test last week against Alabama, going 10-of-24 for 146 yards and one interception. Brice Ramsey went in for Lambert and did not fare any better, going 1-of-6 for 20 yards and two interceptions.

Whoever the quarterback is will be in a better situation this Saturday because the Vols are ranked 12th in the SEC in scoring defense and last in the conference in total defense. They are not good against the run and struggle against the pass. However, linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been a standout player for the Vols, recording 52 tackles, which is the third-best total in the SEC.

When Tennessee has the Ball

As much as Tennessee has struggled on defense, it's been a different story on offense. The Vols are ranked fourth in the conference in scoring offense, averaging 37 points per game. Like Georgia, Tennessee likes to run the ball with Jalen Hurd and Alvin Kamara. Hurd has rushed for 492 yards and seven touchdowns, while Kamara has rushed for 247 yards and three touchdowns.

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WATCH Big Plays By Tennessee's Jalen Hurd (@MrHurd_1): 35-Yard Run & 31-Yard Reception vs. Arkansas #GoVols pic.twitter.com/LAmuJ1hYVr

— Tennessee Fan Base (@VolsFanBASE) October 4, 2015"

Quarterback Joshua Dobbs is not the most accurate passer in the conference, but his ability to run and throw has given opposing defenses fits this season. He has tallied 789 passing yards, 250 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns.

The Bulldogs defense got hit in the mouth by Alabama, giving up 379 total yards last week. But it still ranks fifth in the SEC in scoring defense with 18 points per game and fourth in the conference in total defense with 294 yards per game. Linebackers Leonard Floyd and Jordan Jenkins have led the way, as they have combined for five sacks this season. Dominick Sanders has been a key member of the secondary with two interceptions.

Player to Watch for Georgia: LB Tim Kimbrough

As it was mentioned earlier,  Jenkins and Floyd have been key pieces to the Bulldogs defense this season. But if there was one player who stood out in the loss to Alabama this past Saturday, it would have to be linebacker Tim Kimbrough.

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Video: UGA LB Tim Kimbrough: 'the better the RB, the better I'm going to try to play' http://t.co/8EiQSEql61 pic.twitter.com/N9cq9vLbMx

— ABH Sports (@abhsports) October 5, 2015"

The Indianapolis native led all defenders with 13 tackles, and he notched half a tackle for a loss. He now leads the Bulldogs with 33 tackles, and he also has 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one forced fumble. Because Tennessee is good at running the ball, it will try to wear down the Georgia defense with Hurd and Kamara. If Kimbrough is able to run free and make plays from sideline to sideline, the Bulldogs will be able to limit what the Vols want to do offensively.

Player to Watch for Tennessee: Joshua Dobbs

When the Bulldogs played against the Vols last season, Dobbs did not play because Justin Worley was still the starter. Now Dobbs, who is from Alpharetta, Georgia, will get to play against the Bulldogs for the first time in his career, and he will do everything he can to beat his home-state team.

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#Vols different with quarterback Joshua Dobbs in the pocket: http://t.co/U9swwklrCJ pic.twitter.com/UWK5dfwaAu

— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) October 6, 2015"

Dobbs had a modest game against Arkansas last week, as he threw for 232 yards and ran for a touchdown, but as good as he's been for the Vols, he has yet to earn a signature win.

Dobbs is athletic, fast and has a good arm, so the Bulldogs will have their hands full against Dobbs. If Dobbs stays in the pocket like he did last week against Arkansas, according to Wes Rucker of 247Sports, the Vols may struggle. But if he's able to both run and throw like he did against Florida, the Bulldogs will be in for a long day.

Final Score: Georgia 31, Tennessee 28

This game has the makings of being a back-and-forth affair, just like it has been the last two years. Both teams are coming off tough losses and have something to prove.

Tennessee is an improved squad under head coach Butch Jones, but it has yet to have a signature conference win. Georgia is looking to get back on track and get back in the SEC title race.

Both teams have talent, but Georgia has a better run game and a better defense. And despite the quarterback issues it has, the team is expected to keep Lambert as its starter, according to Seth Emerson of DawgNation. He gives the Bulldogs the best chance to win as long as he can make the right reads like he did the first four games of the year.

The Vols will keep it close like they have been doing all season, but based on what they have done this season, they will likely make one costly mistake that will lead to another tough loss to swallow.