The No. 8 Georgia Bulldogs (4-1) were looking for a refresher against the Kentucky Wildcats (2-2). The Bulldogs suffered a heartbreaking 24-21 loss vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide (4-1) with questionable calls on third down, a terrible drop, and a rough first half preventing Georgia from winning. The Bulldogs appeared to clean up most of their issues against Kentucky, winning 35-14.
The running game powered the UGA offense, generating 180 yards and four touchdown, including two from Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton. The passing game was steady with Gunner Stockton throwing for 196 yards and one touchdown. Stockton threw his first interception, but if he can keep the offense afloat while the running game remains potent, Georgia will look good offensively.
On defense, the Bulldogs were a mixed bag. Demello Jones continues to impress as the perimeter corner alongside Daylen Everette, and Ellis Robinson IV caught an impressive interception, but the Georgia pass rush vanished and Daylen Everette himself played poorly. Kentucky had a scoring drive that lasted just four plays and went 75 yards.
Georgia will play Auburn (3-2) on the road next week. The game will commence at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and with Cam Newton’s jersey retirement occurring before the matchup, Georgia will deal with a sold out crowd.
Best, worst PFF grades from Georgia’s 35-14 win vs. Kentucky
Highest Grades, Offense
- WR Dillon Bell (92.8 overall grade, 91.1 receiving grade, 67.7 rushing grade, 78.6 run-blocking grade)
- TE Elyiss Williams (90.6 overall grade, 91.9 receiving grade, 67.3 pass-blocking grade, 58.8 run-blocking grade)
- TE Oscar Delp (81.2 overall grade, 74.3 receiving grade, 72.0 pass-blocking grade, 73.6 run-blocking grade)
- LT Bo Hughley (79.8 overall grade, 80.6 pass-blocking grade, 76.2 run-blocking grade)
- LG Micah Morris (71.9 overall grade, 71.0 pass-blocking grade, 71.7 run-blocking grade)
Lowest Grades, Offense
- LG Daniel Calhoun (45.5 overall grade, 9.2 pass-blocking grade, 50.8 run-blocking grade)
- RT Jahzare Jackson (45.6 overall grade, 61.3 pass-blocking grade, 55.1 run-blocking grade)
- QB Ryan Puglisi (47.7 overall grade, 50.3 passing grade, 54.6 rushing grade, 60.0 run-blocking grade)
- WR Noah Thomas (53.7 overall grade, 53.9 receiving grade, 57.7 run-blocking grade)
- TE Lawson Luckie (55.5 overall grade, 52.6 receiving grade, 68.6 pass-blocking grade, 59.4 run-blocking grade)
Highest Grades, Defense
- MLB Justin Williams (78.5 overall grade, 77.9 run-defense grade, 82.3 tackling grade, 53.4 pass-rush grade, 74.0 coverage grade)
- LCB Demello Jones (75.3 overall grade, 65.1 run defense grade, 79.8 tackling grade, 74.8 coverage grade)
- LOLB Kris Jones (74.4 overall grade, 67.6 run-defense grade, 75.2 tackling grade, 69.2 pass-rush grade, 60.9 coverage grade)
- SS KJ Bolden (73.4 overall grade, 69.8 run defense grade, 82.7 tackling grade, 72.2 coverage grade)
- MLB CJ Allen (72.4 overall grade, 71.1 run-defense grade, 43.0 tackling grade, 66.6 pass-rush grade, 65.5 coverage grade)
Lowest Grades, Defense
- SS Rasean Dinkins (36.6 overall grade, 60.0 pass-rush grade, 46.8 coverage grade)
- DT Jordan Hall (47.2 overall grade, 49.2 run defense grade, 59.1 pass-rush grade)
- SS Zion Branch (49.0 overall grade, 60.0 run defense grade, 28.5 tackling grade, 47.6 coverage grade)
- MLB Zayden Walker (53.2 overall grade, 53.1 pass-rush grade, 60.2 coverage grade)
- LOLB Darren Ikinnagbon (53.4 overall grade, 60.0 run defense grade, 24.8 tackling grade, 53.0 pass-rush grade)
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Best, worst PFF grades from Georgia football’s win over Kentucky