Georgia Bulldogs Remain Undefeated, Stay Atop Rankings After Win Over Kentucky Wildcats

Bulldogs Survive Late Push by Kentucky, Improve to 5-0 With 27-17 Victory

Georgia's Defense Shines, Holds Wildcats to Season-Low 17 Points

The Georgia Bulldogs remain the top team in college football after a hard-fought 27-17 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday.

The Bulldogs improved to 5-0 on the season, while Kentucky fell to 4-1.

Georgia's defense was the story of the game, holding Kentucky to a season-low 17 points.

Bulldogs' Defense Stifles Kentucky's Offense

• Kentucky managed just 268 total yards of offense, its lowest output of the season.
• The Wildcats converted just 3 of 14 third downs and 0 of 3 fourth downs.
• Georgia's defense also forced two turnovers, including a fumble recovery and an interception.

The Bulldogs' pass rush was particularly effective, sacking Kentucky quarterback Will Levis six times.

Georgia's Offense Struggles but Does Enough to Win; Daijun Edwards and Kenny McIntosh lead the Bulldogs rushing attack with 161 and 81 yards respectively

Georgia's offense struggled at times, but did enough to win.

Quarterback Stetson Bennett completed 14 of 21 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown.

Running back Daijun Edwards led the Bulldogs with 161 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Kenny McIntosh added 81 rushing yards.

Despite a performance plagued by penalties and dropped passes, the Bulldogs held on for the victory.

Georgia was penalized 10 times for 90 yards, and Bennett threw two interceptions.

The Bulldogs also dropped several passes, including a potential touchdown pass in the end zone.

But Georgia's defense was able to bail out the offense, and the Bulldogs held on for the victory.

Kirby Smart Praises Defense, Says Team Still Has Room to Improve

Georgia coach Kirby Smart praised his defense after the game, but said the team still has room to improve.

"Our defense played great today," Smart said. "They held Kentucky to 17 points, and that's a good offense.

"But we still have some things we need to clean up. We had too many penalties and dropped passes.

"But overall, I'm pleased with the win," Smart said. "We're 5-0, and we're in a good position to make a run at the SEC Championship Game and the College Football Playoff.

Conclusion:

The Georgia Bulldogs are 5-0 and remain the top team in college football after a hard-fought 27-17 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats.

The Bulldogs' defense was the story of the game, holding Kentucky to a season-low 17 points.

Georgia's offense struggled at times, but did enough to win.

The Bulldogs will be back in action next Saturday when they host the Auburn Tigers.