Why isn't our matchup with Georgia a night game?

[ConantheVolbarian]

It bugs me that we never get Georgia as a night game in Neyland. My question is why?? Our home crowd is at its best at night. I just can't see us being as loud in the middle of the afternoon.

 

[Big Orange Captain]

Last night game was 2019 in Neyland before that was 2011 and i agree with you i was really hoping it was gonna be a night game.

 

[Volben00]

Because LSU/Florida was picked to be the big game of the week and got the night game. It was either the abc midday or night game for us and UF/LSU got the night game

LSU/UF QB battle was anticipated to be a hell of a lot better than whatever UT/UGA trot out, when the times were set preseason

 

[ConantheVolbarian]

Last night game was 2019 in Neyland before that was 2011 and i agree with you i was really hoping it was gonna be a night game.

I knew it hasn't happened often. It seems like we almost always play them at night down there though. It's almost like the networks want certain teams to win certain games

 

[KittenVol]

LSU traditionally plays its home games at night so we had to go with the afternoon this time. But I’m sure the fans will be rowdy enough

 

[whobethis16]

The night game fights Texas A&M @ Notre Dame on NBC (both at 7:30p). The 3:30 game will only fight USF @ Miami starting an hour after and on the CW. Viewership will be much more for this one.

 

[Big Orange Captain]

I knew it hasn't happened often. It seems like we almost always play them at night down there though. It's almost like the networks want certain teams to win certain games

We actually haven’t played them in Athens at night since 2006

 

[whobethis16]

We actually haven’t played them in Athens at night since 2006

Last year was at 7:30. But other than that, was 2006.

 

[Big Orange Captain]

Last year was at 7:30.

Ah yea totally forgot. I’m getting senile in my old age

 

[B81]

Correct me if i am wrong, but the 3:30 slot is the “big game” of the week, is it not?

I agree that the crowd is rowdy at night, and that would benefit us.

 

[KittenVol]

I think I get where you’re coming from. Since you defeated the cult leader Thulsa Doom at night, you want the Vols to have the same kind of cinematic victory in the darkness. I applaud your passion for the game.

 

[LexVol71]

Can you begin to imagine how many teams across America would give anything to be featured in ABC’s traditional nationally televised mid-afternoon time slot? That’s elite, big time college football. That’s us.

 

[Chilmonty]

Because it would help us and BSPN won’t allow that!

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

The perception of us after last season ended was not very prime time. But the Florida-LSU matchup ain't giving nobody goosebumps either. I'd say we got basically bullsharted really. We deserved a night game tomorrow after going down there at night last year..

 

[rocketskates]

LSU got the nod this year. The networks wanted them to have it for what was anticipated to be a big showdown with Florida. LSU has a 10% greater chance of winning at night, the powers that be thought that Florida would be better than they were. I’d take LSU to more than cover in this one, I’d be shocked if Florida doesn’t get steamrolled down there.

Gameday had fully planned to make the trip to Baton Rouge until Florida lost last week.

 

[rocketskates]

Can you begin to imagine how many teams across America would give anything to be featured in ABC’s traditional nationally televised mid-afternoon time slot? That’s elite, big time college football. That’s us.

This is also true. Night games are seen as premier by the fans but traditionally the mid day slot has always been reserved for big games.

 

[UTFranklinVol]

It bugs me that we never get Georgia as a night game in Neyland. My question is why?? Our home crowd is at its best at night. I just can't see us being as loud in the middle of the afternoon.

we beat both Florida and Bama in afternoon games. we don't need the night.

 

[VolinMichigan]

They chose FL LSU as the night game before, or shortly after, the season began. They didn’t know we would look this good or FL would look like a raging dumpster fire 2 weeks into the season.

 

[strongj81]

If florida hadn't lost last week we would've gotten the 7:30 slot and lsu/ florida would've gotten the prime time spot. So Florida screws us again! Smh!
Gbo!

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

I personally hate night games. Love the noon or 3:30 slot

 

[volfan2024]

They get very drunk and pose a danger to those around them especially after the games and you have a bunch of DUI UGA fans out there.

 

[A-RodWiLks]

We actually haven’t played them in Athens at night since 2006

We actually haven’t played them in Athens at night since 2006

Aww yes I was there...whipped em good that year