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Georgia Tech opens as a 3-point underdog to Tennessee

Georgia Tech opens the 2017 season against Tennessee at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Credit: Hyosub Shin

Credit: Hyosub Shin

Georgia Tech opens the 2017 season against Tennessee at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
By AJC Sports
May 26, 2017

Vegas oddsmakers have made their predictions for the opening week of college football.

Georgia Tech will face Tennessee in a Chick-fil-A Kickoff game at Atlanta's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4 (Labor Day). The game will air on ESPN.

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