Kentucky
13–42
at
Georgia
Nov. 18, 2017 · Sanford Stadium, Athens
Game Summary
Kentucky lost 42–13 at Georgia. The Wildcats cut the deficit to 21–13 early in the third quarter, but the Bulldogs answered with three rushing touchdowns and finished with 381 rushing yards.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Georgia | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 6, Georgia 21
TV: CBS
Announcers: Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Allie LaForce (reporter)
Referee: Hubert Owens
Attendance: 92,746
Stadium: Sanford Stadium, Athens
Uniform combination: —
References: UK Athletics game recap and box score · Final official season statistics · Broadcast listing · Officiating details
Team Statistics
| Team Statistics | Kentucky | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 17 | 25 |
| Rush Att./Net Rush | 37/124 | 44/381 |
| Passing C/A/I | 12/23/1 | 9/14/1 |
| Net Passing Yards | 138 | 123 |
| Offensive Plays | 60 | 58 |
| Total Offense | 262 | 504 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 1/0 | 0/0 |
| Penalties/Yards | 2/30 | 7/59 |
| Punts/Average | 5/42.2 | 2/48.0 |
| Third-Down Conv. | 4 of 13 | 4 of 8 |
| Time of Possession | 29:40 | 30:20 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 09:40 | UK – A. MacGinnis 37 yd field goal, 7-12 2:30 | 3–0 |
| 1st | 03:19 | UGA – Nick Chubb 8 yd run (R. Blankenship kick), 12-75 6:21 | 3–7 |
| 1st | 00:11 | UK – A. MacGinnis 35 yd field goal, 7-63 3:04 | 6–7 |
| 2nd | 04:56 | UGA – Javon Wims 27 yd pass from Jake Fromm (R. Blankenship kick), 6-80 2:42 | 6–14 |
| 2nd | 01:51 | UGA – Sony Michel 37 yd run (R. Blankenship kick), 4-51 1:27 | 6–21 |
| 3rd | 11:29 | UK – Benny Snell 1 yd run (A. MacGinnis kick), 8-75 3:31 | 13–21 |
| 3rd | 08:16 | UGA – Sony Michel 8 yd run (R. Blankenship kick), 6-60 3:06 | 13–28 |
| 4th | 14:17 | UGA – Nick Chubb 55 yd run (R. Blankenship kick), 6-88 3:33 | 13–35 |
| 4th | 10:59 | UGA – Sony Michel 4 yd run (R. Blankenship kick), 4-60 1:44 | 13–4 |
Rushing (ATT.-YD.-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Snell 22-94-1, King 7-26, S. Johnson 8-4 |
| Georgia | Chubb 15-151-2, Michel 12-87-3, Swift 7-66, Herrien 3-48, Fromm 2-18, Holyfield 2-16 |
Passing (COMP-ATT-INT-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | S. Johnson 12-22-0-138-0, Bowden 0-1-1-0-0 |
| Georgia | Fromm 9-14-1-123-1 |
Receiving (REC-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | G. Johnson 4-36, T. Richardson 3-43, Bowden 2-3, Bone 1-45, Conrad 1-7, Ross 1-4 |
| Georgia | Wims 6-83-1, Hardman 2-24, Godwin 1-16 |