LEXINGTON, Ky., — The No. 1 Georgia football team takes on the Kentucky Wildcats in a Week 3 college football game. Below you can find live updates, injury news, analysis and the score for the Week 3 game.
Georgia enters the game 2-0 coming off a win over Tennessee Tech. This will be Georgia’s first SEC game of the season and first road game as well.
Georgia football-Kentucky live updates, score, analysis for Week 3 game
Fourth quarter
Georgia 13, Kentucky 12, 8:01: Kentucky quickly responded with its fourth field goal, pulling within a point of Georgia’s lead. The Wildcat offensive line continued to push back on Georgia’s depleted defensive front with another 19 yards on the ground.
Kentucky still has more total yards than Georgia, 240-199.
Georgia 13, Kentucky 9, 12:20: Branson Robinson finally broke through for Georgia’s offense with the game’s first touchdown. The brawny Robinson hammered through the thick of Kentucky’s defensive front and across the goal line for UGA’s first lead of the game.
Robinson’s score capped a 10-play, 68-yard drive for the Bulldogs. Trevor Etienne was key in moving the ball, gaining 51 of those yards on five rushes and a reception.
Third quarter
Kentucky 9, Georgia 6, 3:56: Peyton Woodring pulled Georgia back within three points with a 30-yard field goal. The Bulldog offense appeared to finally find a groove before stalling out in the red zone for the game’s fifth field goal.
Carson Beck more than doubled his passing yards on the drive, completing five passes for 45 yards.
Kentucky 9, Georgia 3, 9:03: Alex Raynor kicked Kentucky’s third field goal, and the Wildcats had their largest lead of the game.
Kentucky’s first drive of the second half was its most efficient yet, as it covered 61 yards in 11 plays. The Wildcats have kept the clock running on offense, posting a 25:32 time of possession compared to UGA’s 10:25.
Second quarter
Kentucky 6, Georgia 3, 00:05: Kentucky regained the lead over Georgia into halftime after a long, physical drive to set up a 32-yard field goal. The Wildcats imposed their will on the line of scrimmage, gaining 61 yards on 12 plays and draining 3:43 off the clock.
Kentucky enters the half with 130 yards of offense while UGA has just 63. Georgia has converted just three first downs and the Wildcats have converted 12.
Adding to Georgia’s injuries is running back Trevor Etienne, who is questionable to return in the second half with a shoulder injury.
Georgia 3, Kentucky 3, 3:48: Peyton Woodring tied the game with a 34-yard field goal after Georgia’s most explosive play of the game so far came from its defense.
Raylen Wilson forced a Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff fumble on a dropback which was quickly recovered by Damon Wilson. It was the first turnover of the game, setting UGA up in Kentucky territory for the first time tonight.
Also of note, star right guard Tate Ratledge has been ruled out for Georgia. The 6-foot-6, 320-pounder was carted off the field in the second quarter and quickly ruled out after sustaining what appeared to be a right leg injury.
First quarter
Kentucky 3, Georgia 0, 2:45: Alex Raynor drilled a 55-yard field goal to draw first blood for Kentucky.
The Wildcat offense looks much more proficient early than it did a week ago. Kentucky has 67 yards of total offense in two possessions, while the Bulldogs have gained just 10 yards in their first two possessions.
Wildcat quarterback Brock Vandagriff is 5-of-6 passing with 42 yards and another 20 yards rushing.
7:30 p.m. ET: The game will now start at 7:49 p.m. ET, in part due to the Florida game running long due to a lightning delay.
Daniel Harris was dressed out for the game, but based on pregame activity it would be a surprise if he ends up playing.
Xzavier McLeod, listed as a game-time decision, was working with the second-team defensive line and looks like someone who will try and play this evening.
We also have the travel roster for the game against Kentucky.
Quarterback: Carson Beck (Sr.), Gunner Stockton (R-Soph.), Jaden Rashada (R-Fr.), Ryan Puglisi (Fr.) (4)
Running back: Cash Jones (Sr.), Trevor Etienne (Jr.), Branson Robinson (R-Soph.), Nate Frazier (Fr.), Chauncey Bowens (Fr.), (5)
Wide receiver: Dominic Lovett (Sr.), Arian Smith (Sr.), Colbie Young (Sr.), Michael Jackson (Sr.), Cole Speer (Jr.), Dillon Bell (Jr.), London Humphreys (Soph.), Anthony Evans (Soph.), Sacovie White (Fr.) (9)
Tight end: Benjamin Yurosek (Sr.), Oscar Delp (Jr.), Lawson Luckie (Soph.), Jaden Reddell (Fr.), Colton Heinrich (Fr.) (5)
Offensive line: Tate Ratledge (Sr.), Xavier Truss (Sr.), Micah Morris (Jr.), Dylan Fairchild (Jr.), Jared Wilson (Jr.), Earnest Greene (R-Soph.), Drew Bobo (R-Soph.), Monroe Freeling (Soph.), Bo Hughley (R-Fr.), Daniel Calhoun (Fr.), Jahzare Jackson (Fr.) (11)
Defensive line: Nazir Stackhouse (Sr.),, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (Jr.),) Christen Miller (R-Soph.), Jordan Hall (Soph.), Gabe Harris (Soph.), Jamaal Jarrett (R-Fr.), Xzavier McLeod (R-Fr.) Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (Fr.), Jordan Thomas (Fr.), Nnamdi Ogboko (Fr.) (10)
Inside linebacker: Smael Mondon (Sr.), Jalon Walker (Jr.), Terrell Foster (R-Soph.), Raylen Wilson (Soph.), CJ Allen (Soph.), Justin Williams (Fr.), Chris Cole (Fr.) (7)
Outside linebacker: Chaz Chambliss (Sr.), Damon Wilson (Soph.), Samuel M’Pemba (Soph.), Quintavius Johnson (Fr.) (4)
Cornerback: Daylen Everette (Jr.), Julio Humphrey (R-Soph.), Daniel Harris (Soph.), Ellis Robinson (Fr.), DeMello Jones (Fr.) (5)
Safety: Dan Jackson (Sr.), Malaki Starks (Jr.), JaCorey Thomas (R-Soph.), Jake Pope (R-Soph.)Joenel Aguero (Soph.), Chris Peal(R-Fr.), Kyron Jones (R-Fr.), KJ Bolden (Fr.) (8)
Specialists: Beau Gardner (Sr.), Will Snellings (R-Fr.), Peyton Woodring (Soph.), Charlie Ham (Sr.), Brett Thorson (Jr.) (5)
4:30 p.m. ET: Georgia will go on the road for the first time this season and there will be a lot to watch for when it comes to the Georgia roster in the pregame.
The Bulldogs will only be able to bring 74 players with them to Kentucky, with Georgia having to make some tough choices for the travel roster.
“Just a numbers game of special teams,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. “I mean, with 74, you’re not usually talking about starters. You’re talking about a travel roster of guys that are going to be, you know, emergency players, have to go in, lose somebody. We’ve been up there before and had a couple injuries and had to fill in with guys back at Kentucky. So, the 65th to the 74th guy are special teams picks and guys that can play on special teams.”
The cornerback position will come under scrutiny on Saturday, following the arrest of cornerback Daniel Harris. The sophomore was charged with 5 driving-related misdemeanors, including reckless driving.
Harris did make the trip to Kentucky and was not listed on the availability report provided by Georgia on Friday.
Daylen Everette and Julian Humphrey have started the first two games of the season at cornerback, with Harris rotating in. Behind Harris on the depth chart is freshman Ellis Robinson, who could be in for some more snaps today.
Georgia did suspend Trevor Etienne for the opener against Clemson but Smael Mondon, Sacovie White and Bo Hughley were not suspended after also being arrested this offseason on driving-related charges.
Georgia will be short-handed on the defensive line on Saturday, as Jordan Hall, Mykel Williams and Warren Brinson have all been ruled out for the contest. That will put more on the plate of Christen Miller, Nazir Stackhouse and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins.
Georgia football injury report
Mykel Williams -- ankle -- out
Jordan Hall -- leg -- out
Warren Brinson -- lower leg -- out
Roderick Robinson -- toe -- out
Xzavier McLeod -- questionable
Georgia football-Kentucky TV channel for Week 3 game
The Georgia football-Kentucky game will be broadcast on ABC. Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy and Molly McGrath will broadcast the game.
Georgia football-Kentucky how to watch online, stream Week 3 game
You can watch the Georgia football-Kentucky game online via the WatchESPN app. Click here to watch the game.
Georgia football-Kentucky odds for Week 3 game
Georgia football is a 22-point favorite against Kentucky. Georgia is 1-1 on the season against the spread. The total for the game is 45.5.
