RECAP: Defense Stands Strong, Georgia Shuts Out Kentucky

Georgia was able to bounce back with a win versus Kentucky. We'll recap what went right for the Bulldogs, and how this translates to the rest of the season.

There's not a lot to complain about when the team wins the game, and holds the opponent from scoring.

Due to a late offensive surge and a phenomenal job from Dan Lanning and Glenn Schumann's defense, the Bulldogs knocked off the Wildcats, 21-0.

Monty Rice closes in on Lynn Bowden Jr.

Georgia's defense held Kentucky to 160 rushing yards on 35 attempts. That averages to be  just 4.5 yards per carry. Impressive. 

In the air, Kentucky was held to just 17 yards on a 2-for-15 passing performance from Lynn Bowden Jr, which resulted in a QBR of just 3.3. Also, impressive.

The Bulldogs' defense also caused a sack, coming from J.R. Reed and Quay Walker, and forced a fumble, which was scooped up by Richard LeCounte III.

This is the type of performance Georgia is going to need from it's defense week-in and week-out to beat top tier opponents.

Richard LeCounte III celebrates his fumble recovery.

The offense failed to put up any points in the first half, but some slight adjustments led to 3 touchdowns in the second half.

Towards the latter part of the game, Georgia started to thrive off of running to the outside versus up the middle. That ended up being Kentucky's kryptonite, as the team finished with 235 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground. 

Potential Heisman candidate and the game's leading rusher, D'Andre Swift ran for 179 yards on 21 carries with 2 touchdowns. The second leading rusher, Brian Herrien, went for 60 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown.

Combine the variety in the run game with some high-energy, uptempo offense, and we could see this unit reach the level that they're capable of being at.

While the weather may have worsened the play calling capabilities this week, Georgia is going to have to up the passing attack in the weeks forward. Whether it be more passes across the middle to tight ends, or letting the playmakers create seperation on the edges is completely up to the coaches. The Bulldogs have to find an efficient passing game to open up opportunities for the loaded backfield. 

Georgia will now have two  weeks to work on the kinks, and get ready for the biggest matchup of the season against the Florida Gators. Georgia has opened up at a 5.5 point favorite, and is given a 61.5% chance to win by ESPN's FPI.