All eyes will be on Sanford stadium on Saturday where the No. 12 Georgia Bulldogs (4-1, 1-1) are eager to be back after a heart-wrenching loss to Alabama, falling just short at 24-21.
On Saturday, they will host the struggling Kentucky Wildcats (2-2, 0-2 SEC), who also faced disappointment last week with a 35-13 defeat against South Carolina.
As for who will win this game, the odds from ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) heavily lean toward Kirby Smart and his Bulldogs. Per FPI, Georgia has a 90.3% chance of victory at home against the Wildcats.
Quarterback Cutter Boley has had his struggles early in the season. During last week’s game against South Carolina, he managed only 124 yards on 10-of-19 passing attempts with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Meanwhile, running back Seth McGowan has been a bright spot for the Wildcats, carrying the ball 17 times for an impressive 112 yards and one touchdown vs. the Gamecocks.
On the other side of the field, Georgia may not be operating at peak efficiency yet, but it remains a force to be reckoned with. Running back Chauncey Bowen has been the hot hand for the Bulldogs in the backfield and contributed 119 rushing yards on 12 carries and one touchdown while also catching four passes for another 22 yards against the Crimson Tide.
With frustration simmering from their recent loss, expect Georgia to come out swinging against a Kentucky team that has shown plenty of vulnerabilities this season. The Bulldogs enter as a heavy favorite by 21.5 points, per the latest college football betting lines.
Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET Athens.
Lee Ann joins the Saturday Down South team, bringing over fifteen years of experience covering the SEC as both a sports journalist and football scout. With her keen eye for talent, she has also flexes her skills as the Director of Recruiting for the Rebel Walk( Ole Miss) Herring, is a staff writer at USA Today Sports Wildcats Wire, where she dives into the thrilling world of Kentucky football and basketball. When fall rolls around, you can catch her on air as an analyst for the Wake up 502 College Football Show on Big X Sports Radio 96.1 FM—because who doesn't love a good game day chat? A proud Brown University alum, Lee Ann balances her time between the sidelines and press box with her passion for coaching her boys' youth lacrosse and savoring a fine glass of bourbon alongside a good cigar. So, whether she's dissecting plays or rallying the next generation of athletes, Lee Ann is your spirited insider ready to tackle all things SEC!
