Georgia defense draws rave reviews after allowing only 7 first-half points to Kentucky

Georgia’s defense has been elite this year. Entering Saturday’s game against undefeated Kentucky, the Bulldogs has allowed only 33 points in 6 games and only 2 offensive touchdowns.

So, when Kentucky scored in the second quarter to trim its deficit to 14-7, it felt like a significant event.

Here was the touchdown play, dialed up by first-year Kentucky OC Liam Coen from the 1-yard line:

This @UKFootball touchdown is just the THIRD Georgia's defense has given up this season?pic.twitter.com/1fbZGAouad

— FanSided (@FanSided) October 16, 2021

Fans and media members took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the Georgia defense. Some pointed out how incredible it is that the Dawgs have only allowed 3 touchdowns this year:

Georgia’s defense is so good giving up a TD seems catastrophic. Lol .. this is an example of “you can’t win for losing”…

— Elle Duncan (@elleduncanESPN) October 16, 2021

That is just the third TD scored against the Georgia defense this season and second by a first team offense.

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2021

Yup, you don’t beat a defense like Georgia running vanilla plays right at them https://t.co/BFLHkVKKs1

— Sid (@SidwardSports) October 16, 2021

That’s the third touchdown Georgia’s defense has given up this year. It’s October 16.

— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) October 16, 2021

This is the first time the #Georgia defense has allowed a touchdown in the first half of a game all season. #UKvsUGA

— Abbey Giese (@Abbey_Giese) October 16, 2021

Georgia’s defense looks hellish. Them fellas fly and hit hard.

— Syl (@sylver4syl) October 16, 2021

Georgia defense could play in the NFL

— AJ BROWN (@ayeeeejayyy75) October 16, 2021

Can Kentucky do the impossible and get back in the game in the second half? We’ll find out soon enough on CBS.