Georgia
34–17
at
Kentucky
Opposing coach: Kirby Smart [Georgia]
Nov. 3, 2018 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky fell 34–17 to No. 6 Georgia in a matchup with major SEC East implications. The Bulldogs led 14–3 at halftime and widened the lead with two third-quarter touchdowns. The Wildcats scored in each of the final two quarters but could not erase the deficit.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 34 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 3, Georgia 14
TV: CBS
Announcers: Carter Blackburn (play-by-play), Rick Neuheisel and Aaron Taylor (analysts), John Schriffen (sideline)
Referee: Hubert Owens
Attendance: 63,543
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: Blue / Anthracite / Blue
References: Broadcast and game details · SEC official 2018 Kentucky results · Complete game box score
| Team Statistics | Georgia | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 25 | 21 |
| Rushing yards | 331 | 84 |
| Passing yards | 113 | 226 |
| Total offense yards | 444 | 310 |
Team statistics: official game box score
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Georgia first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10:37 | UGA – Isaac Nauta 4 yd pass from Jake Fromm (Rodrigo Blankenship kick) | 7–0 |
| 2nd | 08:23 | UK – Chance Poore 34 yd FG | 7–3 |
| 2nd | 02:28 | UGA – D’Andre Swift 20 yd run (Blankenship kick) | 14–3 |
| 3rd | 10:20 | UGA – Elijah Holyfield 4 yd run (Blankenship kick) | 21–3 |
| 3rd | 07:56 | UGA – D’Andre Swift 83 yd run (Blankenship kick) | 28–3 |
| 3rd | 03:45 | UK – Benny Snell 9 yd run (Poore kick) | 28–10 |
| 4th | 11:44 | UGA – Rodrigo Blankenship 23 yd FG | 31–10 |
| 4th | 09:01 | UK – Asim Rose 31 yd pass from Terry Wilson (Poore kick) | 31–17 |
| 4th | 03:32 | UGA – Rodrigo Blankenship 38 yd FG | 34–17 |
Complete scoring plays and game statistics
Kentucky 2018 official SEC team results · 2018 quarter-by-quarter scores