ATHENS — Kirby Smart took time on Monday to help explain the 12-man on the field rule that had Tennessee coach Josh Heupel looking flabbergasted on the sideline.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee has lost seven in a row to Georgia, including its last trip to Athens by a 27-13 count, but Josh Heupel says this time things are different.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee heads to Georgia looking for its Big Orange defense to put the squeeze on Carson Beck between the hedges.

Georgia has three players projected among Mel Kiper Jr.’s 10 best in the ESPN NFL draft analysts most recent “Big Board” rankings.

ATHENS — There’s a lot of football left to be played, but there’s a scenario where Georgia could finish ranked No. 1 in the CFP rankings and not play in the SEC Championship …