Vandy at Georgia12:30 p.m. ET
Athens, Ga. Sanford Stadium (92,746)
Athens, Ga. Sanford Stadium (92,746)
LIVE TV: Raycom [Dave Neal, play-by-play; Dave Archer, color analyst; Dave Baker, sideline reporter]
THE COACHES
Bobby Johnson is in his seventh season at Vanderbilt with a record of 25-51 (.329) and in his 15th season overall with a record of 85-87 (.494). The Commodores' offensive coordinator is Ted Cain and the defensive coordinator is Bruce Fowler.
Mark Richt is in his eighth season at Georgia and overall with a record of 77-20 (.794). The Bulldogs' offensive coordinator is Mike Bobo and the defensive coordinator is Willie Martinez.
Bobby Johnson is in his seventh season at Vanderbilt with a record of 25-51 (.329) and in his 15th season overall with a record of 85-87 (.494). The Commodores' offensive coordinator is Ted Cain and the defensive coordinator is Bruce Fowler.
Mark Richt is in his eighth season at Georgia and overall with a record of 77-20 (.794). The Bulldogs' offensive coordinator is Mike Bobo and the defensive coordinator is Willie Martinez.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN VANDERBILT HAS THE BALL 
Midway through the 2008 season, the Commodores' leading receiver Sean Walker has 15 catches. The offense left Starkville with season lows in first downs (7), rushing yards (45), passing yards (62), total yards (107) and total plays (46). It also matched a season low in points scored. The first down total, total yardage and total yards are all-time lows for the Commodore offense during the Bobby Johnson era. Mackenzi Adams is expected to get the start under center over Chris Nickson.
Midway through the 2008 season, the Commodores' leading receiver Sean Walker has 15 catches. The offense left Starkville with season lows in first downs (7), rushing yards (45), passing yards (62), total yards (107) and total plays (46). It also matched a season low in points scored. The first down total, total yardage and total yards are all-time lows for the Commodore offense during the Bobby Johnson era. Mackenzi Adams is expected to get the start under center over Chris Nickson.
Rennie Curran leads the team in tackles (47), including a career-high 14 (10 solo) in a loss to Alabama. Curran has been the Bulldogs' top tackler four times this season and also leads the team with 3.0 sacks (tied for fifth in the SEC). Sophomore Darryl Gamble, who started for the injured Dannell Ellerbe at MLB against the Vols, tied for a team high with five tackles against Tennessee. Gamble ranks second on the team with 25 tackles.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN GEORGIA HAS THE BALL 
Junior LB Patrick Benoist, junior safety Ryan Hamilton, junior CB Myron Lewis, CB D.J. Moore and freshman LB Chris Marve rank among the conference defensive leaders. Benoist ranks second in the SEC with 59 total tackles and fifth with 29 solo tackles. Hamilton is tied for eighth with 45 tackles and tied for second with three interceptions. Lewis is fifth with three QB sacks, eighth in interceptions and 10th in passes defensed. Moore ranks fourth with six defended passes. Marve has been one of the league's top defensive newcomers, ranking 10th with 44 total tackles.
Junior LB Patrick Benoist, junior safety Ryan Hamilton, junior CB Myron Lewis, CB D.J. Moore and freshman LB Chris Marve rank among the conference defensive leaders. Benoist ranks second in the SEC with 59 total tackles and fifth with 29 solo tackles. Hamilton is tied for eighth with 45 tackles and tied for second with three interceptions. Lewis is fifth with three QB sacks, eighth in interceptions and 10th in passes defensed. Moore ranks fourth with six defended passes. Marve has been one of the league's top defensive newcomers, ranking 10th with 44 total tackles.
Matthew Stafford is 22-5 as a starter. He registered career-high 310 yds. passing during 26-14 win over UT last week. He has thrown for 5,775 yards with 34 TDs and 26 INTs in his Bulldog career. Knowshon Moreno is tied for 12th in the nation in scoring with 60 points. Mohamed Massaquoi recorded a season-high 103 receiving yards and one TD on five catches against the Vols. It was his second career game over 100+ yards and his first since a career-high 108 yards against Auburn in 2005.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Brett Upson averaged 42.1 yards on eight punts at Mississippi State. His first punt was a season long (56 yards) and quickly changed field possession in favor of Vanderbilt. Upson is averaging a career-high 40.0 yards. His net average of 37.6 yards ranks third in the SEC and 22nd in the nation. Bryant Hahnfeldt is 7-of-9 in field goals, including three beyond 40 yards. He is also 16 of 16 on extra point attempts.
Brett Upson averaged 42.1 yards on eight punts at Mississippi State. His first punt was a season long (56 yards) and quickly changed field possession in favor of Vanderbilt. Upson is averaging a career-high 40.0 yards. His net average of 37.6 yards ranks third in the SEC and 22nd in the nation. Bryant Hahnfeldt is 7-of-9 in field goals, including three beyond 40 yards. He is also 16 of 16 on extra point attempts.
Blair Walsh scored a career high 14 points on four field goals (34, 20, 41, and 28 yards) and two PATs against UT. He has made 10 of his first 12 kicks. His two misses have come from 52 and 54 yards. Brian Mimbs ranks fifth in the SEC with a 42.2 average. He is also the holder for Walsh. Mimbs was recently named a semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy.
SERIES/GAME NOTES Record: UG, 48-18-2 • Last: UG, 20-17 (2007 at Nashville)
Since Mark Richt took over as Georgia's head coach in 2001, the Bulldogs have won six of seven meetings against Vanderbilt... However, Vandy won the last game against Georgia in Sanford Stadium after picking up a 24-22 win in 2006... The Bulldogs beat Vandy 20-17 last year with a field goal as time expired... Georgia leads the series 48-18-2 overall and is 24-4 in Sanford Stadium.
Since Mark Richt took over as Georgia's head coach in 2001, the Bulldogs have won six of seven meetings against Vanderbilt... However, Vandy won the last game against Georgia in Sanford Stadium after picking up a 24-22 win in 2006... The Bulldogs beat Vandy 20-17 last year with a field goal as time expired... Georgia leads the series 48-18-2 overall and is 24-4 in Sanford Stadium.
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