Georgia's usually explosive offense could only do so much against Kentucky's stout defense, but 16 points proved to be enough for the top-ranked Bulldogs to remain unbeaten.
Kentucky lost for the fifth time in seven games.
Georgia outgained Kentucky on the ground 247-89. Georgia's 25-year-old quarterback Stetson Bennett completed 13 of his 19 pass attempts for 116 yards. He threw one interception.Will Levis of the Kentucky Wildcats carries the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs at Kroger Field Nov. 19, 2022, in Lexington, Ky.The 11-0 Bulldogs clinched the SEC East division title after defeatingStetson Bennett of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field Nov.
"After a tough loss a week ago, getting them motivated to compete at a high level . It took a lot of digging and soul-searching and the competitive nature of our players to reinvest and commit and to put in that kind of effort. We came up short, but the effort, the preparation was there," Stoops said.
Georgia's in-state rival, Georgia Tech, travels to Athens next week for both teams' regular season finale.Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
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