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ESPN’s FPI predicts outcome of Georgia-Kentucky contest in Week 3
By Sydney Hunte
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ESPN’s Football Power Index projected the winner of Kentucky’s home game against Georgia, and unsurprisingly, Georgia is an overwhelming favorite to win — given a 92.4 percent chance to do so, in fact.
The Bulldogs have flexed their muscle through the first 2 games of the season, outscoring opponents 82-6 thus far. While the 2nd game was against FCS Tennessee Tech — a 48-3 win — the Dawgs’ 34-3 win against Clemson to open the season sent a clear message to the rest of the country. On Saturday, they’ll look to extend a run of dominance against the Wildcats that has lasted nearly a decade and a half by winning their 15th straight game in the series.
Meanwhile, Kentucky defeated Southern Miss in Week 1 in a weather-shortened affair, but were soundly defeated by South Carolina 31-6 in Week 2. The Wildcats managed just 183 yards of total offense as their passing game, led by Brock Vandagriff and Gavin Wimsatt, was completely inefficient. Mark Stoops noted afterwards that his team failed to respond to adversity against the Gamecocks, and while they’re an underdog against the Bulldogs, making it a somewhat competitive affair should give Wildcats fans a little hope for the rest of the season.
Kickoff from Lexington is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
