In the world of college football, emotions run high, and former NFL star Roddy White certainly didn’t mince words about the officiating during Tennessee’s clash with Georgia. With a 31-17 victory for the Bulldogs, it wasn’t just Tennessee’s passionate fans who were left frustrated; head coach Josh Heupel shared in the discontent, particularly when a controversial facemask penalty in the third quarter advanced Georgia down the field, paving the way for another touchdown.

Post-game, Coach Heupel kept his cards close to the chest, refraining from elaborating much on the call. However, Roddy White, with his rich experience from 11 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, wasn’t as reserved. He took to social media, expressing his dissatisfaction with a candid take on how the penalties put Tennessee at a disadvantage:

“I feel bad for Tennessee these penalizes that where called on them tonight was some bs. Nobody would beat Georgia with these calls.”

But let’s not put all of Tennessee’s misfortune down to officiating. The Vols had their fair share of struggles, too.

After heading into halftime neck-and-neck with Georgia at 17-17, Tennessee’s offense staggered. The Bulldogs’ defense slammed the door, shutting out the Vols in the second half.

Tennessee’s offensive series read like a broken record: punt-punt-punt-fumble, a sequence that any college football fan knows is a recipe for disappointment.

Saturday’s matchup added another chapter to Georgia’s ongoing dominance over the Volunteers. Tennessee has now found itself on the wrong end of the scoreline for the last eight straight meetings against the Bulldogs.

This loss could be a significant blow to Tennessee’s College Football Playoff ambitions, likely seeing them drop from their No. 7 spot when the new rankings make their debut on Tuesday. As the dust settles, the Vols will need to regroup and figure out how to turn these learnings into fuel for the remainder of their season.