The Georgia Bulldogs are 6-0 after having a complete performance in a 51-13 win against the No. 20 Kentucky Wildcats.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck powered an efficient Bulldog offense. Beck threw for 389 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception against Kentucky.
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The Bulldogs finally got off to strong start against the Wildcats. Georgia scored the first 21 points of the game en route to a 34-7 halftime lead.
Georgia forced the Wildcats outside of their comfort zone. Kentucky did not excel in obvious passing situations against the Bulldog defensive, which allowed the Wildcats to convert just 2 of 11 third-down attempts.
Georgia finished with 20 more first downs than Kentucky. The Bulldogs held Kentucky to only 183 total yards while gaining 608 total yards of their own.
Georgia superstar tight end Brock Bowers had another standout performance with seven receptions for 132 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Georgia’s win over Kentucky was the Bulldogs’ best performance of the season by a mile. Georgia showed that the Bulldogs could win a third consecutive national championship in 2023.
Let’s take a look at the top photos from the Georgia-Kentucky game:
ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 7: Jamon Dumas-Johnson #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates a sack during…ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 7: Rara Thomas #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs makes a touchdown reception…ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 7: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts during the…Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) passes against the Kentucky…ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 7: Jamon Dumas-Johnson #10 and Kamari Lassiter #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs…Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a…ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 7: Dillon Bell #86 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes during the third…Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) runs for a…Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) catches a touchdown…Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) is pushed out…Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) reacts with teammates…Georgia mascot Uga XI on the field before the start of a NCAA college football game…Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis (1) is tackled by…Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Andrew Paul (3) goes over top…Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) returns a punt…Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs against the Kentucky…
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