PHOTOS: Georgia bounces back against Kentucky

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PHOTOS: Georgia bounces back against Kentucky

After a stinging loss to Alabama, Georgia's football plays host to Kentucky in Athens. The Bulldogs led 21-7 at halftime and went on to a 35-14 victory.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia offensive lineman Micah Morris (56) after a Georgia touchdown during the first half against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a play during the first half against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs after a catch as he is pursued by Kentucky defenders during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) is tackled by Georgia defensive back Jacorey Thomas (20) after a long catch and run by Law during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs for a 6-yard touchdown run during the first quarter against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs for a 6-yard touchdown run during the first quarter against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia fans prepare for their game against at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs against Kentucky defensive lineman Tavion Gadson (94) and linebacker Alex Afari Jr. (3) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) dives against Kentucky linebacker Daveren Rayner (7) for a 7-yard touchdown run during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) attempts a pass under pressure from Kentucky linebacker Alex Afari Jr. (3) during the first half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) eludes a diving Kentucky defensive back Kevis Thomas (19) on a punt return by Branch during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Empty seats are shown in the closing minutes of Georgia’s win against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart hugs his mother Sharon Smart after their 35-14 win against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) walks off of the field after their 35-14 win against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) and Georgia safety Zion Branch (2) jog off of the field after their 35-14 win against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) walk off of the field after their 35-14 win against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) walks off of the field after their 35-14 win against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Henry Peagler (60) greets teammates after their 35-14 win against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Earnest Greene III (71) is shown on the sideline during the fourth quarter of Georgia’s game against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (1) celebrates his interception with Georgia linebacker Justin Williams (19) during the fourth quarter against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Nnamdi Ogboko (95) celebrates his sack with teammates during the fourth quarter against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Nnamdi Ogboko (95) sacks Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley (8) during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Kentucky running back Dante Dowdell (2) is tackled for a short gain by Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6), Georgia linebacker Justin Williams (19) and Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (1) during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) reacts after a special teams tackle as Georgia wide receiver Cole Speer (83) is shown during the third quarter against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) is tackled by Georgia defensive back Adrian Maddox (14) for a short gain during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring (91) talk with an official after a Georgia touchdown during the third quarter against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-14. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) catches a pass against Kentucky defensive back Jq Hardaway (6) during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-14. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) makes a move on a Kentucky defender for a 16-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-14. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) scores a 16-yard touchdown reception against Kentucky linebacker Landyn Watson (9) during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-14. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown reception with Georgia offensive lineman Drew Bobo (74) during the third quarter against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-14. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown reception Georgia offensive lineman Bo Hughley (55) and Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) during the third quarter against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-14. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) runs for yards during the third quarter against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-14. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley (8) is tackled by Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets off a pass during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) prepares to get off a pass during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs the ball during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

UGA XI, known as Boom, is seen during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) prepares to get off a pass during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs the ball during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs for a touchdown during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) runs for a first down during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

UGA XI, known as Boom, is escorted around the field by his handler Charles Seiler before a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) falls into the endzone for a touchdown during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) rushes for a touchdown during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) rushes for a touchdown during the first half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players take on the field in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) scores a touchdown during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) runs for a touchdown during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Kentucky running back Seth McGowan (center) is stopped by Georgia defensive players during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring (91) hits a field goal during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) celebrates with Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) after scoring a touchdown during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) scores a touchdown during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) scores a touchdown during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) runs for a first down during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (90) tackles Kentucky running back Seth McGowan (3) during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) after Georgia beat Kentucky during a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks to Kentucky linebacker Sam Greene (2) after Georgia beat Kentucky during a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shake hands after Georgia beat Kentucky during a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shake hands after Georgia beat Kentucky during a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Thomas (97) interferes a pass by Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley (8) during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Ryan Puglisi (12) throws a pass during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) makes a catch over Kentucky defensive back Jq Hardaway (6) during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) makes a catch over Kentucky defensive back Jq Hardaway (6) during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Jaden Harris (12) and other players react after recovering a fumble during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Terrell Foster (right) brings down Kentucky running back Dante Dowdell (2) during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley (8) gets tackled by Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) as he tosses a ball to Kentucky linebacker Kameron Olds (1) during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in a NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35 -14 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia offensive lineman Micah Morris (56) after a Georgia touchdown during the first half against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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