Georgia falls multiple spots in ESPN’s power rankings following loss to Alabama
By Luke Greco
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The Georgia Bulldogs suffered a 24-21 loss to Alabama this week, and they paid the price in ESPN’s updated power rankings.
Gunner Stockton and the Bulldogs had a hard time getting the passing game going against Alabama. Stockton was 13 for 20 with 130 yards and 1 touchdown. However, the Bulldogs’ rushing attack was clicking and keeping the offense alive. Running back Chauncey Bowens took 12 carries for 119 yards and 1 touchdown.
Following their loss, the Bulldogs dropped 6 spots in ESPN’s updated power rankings, finding themselves at No. 11. Andrea Adelson of ESPN had this to say about Georgia’s new ranking:
Perhaps the biggest surprise is the secondary has not played up to the Kirby Smart standard. Against Tennessee, that group gave up one big play after another, and the same happened Saturday in a 24-21 loss to Alabama — particularly in the first half. Ty Simpson found open receivers all night and made clutch third-down conversions. Nine of Alabama’s 13 third-down conversions came on passes. Georgia coach Kirby Smart lamented the poor performance on third-down defense after the game. While Georgia was better in the second half, Alabama raced to a big enough halftime lead to hold on and win.
Georgia will face a team that has not had the best passing attack so far this weekend. The Bulldogs will take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Oct. 4 at 12 p.m. ET.
