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Video: Georgia vs. Kentucky - 6 players to watch

Here's a look at 6 players to watch in the Georgia-Kentucky game. UGA RB Nick Chubb is 106 yards away from his third 1,000-yard season. UGA QB Jake Fromm looks to bounce back from his first loss as the starting quarterback. UGA LB Roquan Smith leads team and ranks among SEC's top five in tackles. Kentucky RB Benny Snell Jr. has 1,013 rushing yards, one of two players in SEC with 1,000-plus yards. Kentucky LB Josh Allen leads the Wildcats with 7 sacks. Kentucky safety Mike Edwards is tied for the SEC lead
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nov 15, 2017

Another milestone is within reach for Nick Chubb in Saturday’s Georgia-Kentucky game in Athens.

The senior running back, playing in his final game in Athens, needs 106 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for the season. It would be his third 1,000-yard season, matching the total of legendary UGA back Herschel Walker.

Take a look at Chubb and other key players to watch in Saturday's game.

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