The Opponent: The University of Georgia became the first university in the United States to gain a state charter in 1785. Samford Stadium hosted its first game in 1929 with hedges encircling the field from the beginning. Amid much controversy, the hedges were removed to widen the field for soccer in the 1996 Summer Olympics. … Continue reading Tennessee Football Preview: Georgia Hosts the Vols in Colossal Matchup