Photos: Bulldogs hold on to edge Kentucky

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Photos: Bulldogs hold on to edge Kentucky

AJC photos from Georgia's game at Kentucky on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The Bulldogs won 13-12.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) greet each other after Georgia beat Kentucky during an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. Vandagriff is a former Georgia player. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after their game at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) greet each other after Georgia beat Kentucky during an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops reacts during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs with the ball during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) loses a ball as he gets hit by Kentucky defensive back Ty Bryant (14) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs with the ball during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) reacts during the closing minutes of their game against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart instructs during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) gets off a pass under pressure from Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) makes a catch under pressure from Kentucky defensive back Ty Bryant (14) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) makes a catch during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) celebrates after catching a long pass during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) and Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown (7) greet each other after Georgia beat Kentucky during an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Julian Humphrey (12) blocks a pass intended for Kentucky wide receiver Fred Farrier II (13) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) gets tackled by Kentucky defensive back Kristian Story (4) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets Kentucky linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (2) after Georgia beat Kentucky during an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shake hands after Georgia beat Kentucky during an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shake hands after Georgia beat Kentucky during an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown (7) after Georgia beat Kentucky during an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) eludes Kentucky defensive back Kristian Story (4) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Branson Robinson (22) scores a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) celebrates after Georgia running back Branson Robinson scored a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Branson Robinson (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a call by an official during the first half against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The Bulldogs won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) attempts a pass during the first quarter against Georgia at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) gets help off of the field after getting injured during the first half against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Damon Wilson II (10) recovers a fumble by Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (not pictured) during the first half at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) sacks Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) and causes a fumble by Vandagriff during the first half at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) hits Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) on a pass attempt by Vandagriff at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Walker was called for a defensive penalty on the play. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) is tackled by Kentucky defensive back Zion Childress (11) during the first quarter at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) is tackled by Kentucky defensive back Zion Childress (11) during the first quarter at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) attempts a pass during the first quarter against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) gets off a pass under pressure from Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) prepares to get off a pass during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia and Kentucky line up at the line of scrimmage
during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) gets off a pass under pressure from Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) fumbles the ball after being hit by Kentucky defensive back Zion Childress (11) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia place kicker Peyton Woodring (91) hits a field goal during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia place kicker Peyton Woodring (91) kicks a field goal during the first half against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Kentucky wide receiver Fred Farrier II (13) is tackled by Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) and Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) after a catch during the second half at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) forces a fumble by Kentucky running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0) during the first half at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky recovered the fumble. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) sacks Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) during the first half at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) sacks Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) during the first half at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and the training staff tend to Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) after he got injured during the first half against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) gets help off of the field after getting injured during the first half against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. (29) reacts after forcing a fumble by Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (not pictured) during the first half at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky was able to recover the fumble. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. (29) causes Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) to fumble the ball as Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) is shown on the play during the first half at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky was able to recover the fumble. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) tackles Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) during the first half at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs against Kentucky defensive back DJ Waller Jr. (5) during the fourth quarter at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs for yards during the fourth quarter against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Jamaal Jarrett (55) and Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) attempt to block a field goal by Kentucky place kicker Alex Raynor (16) during the fourth quarter at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Raynor made the field goal to make it 12. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs for yards during the second half against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) makes a first down catch against Kentucky during the third quarter at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) attempts a pass during the third quarter against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs against Kentucky linebacker D'Eryk Jackson (54) during the third quarter at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) leaps against Kentucky defensive back Kristian Story (4) during the third quarter at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Branson Robinson (22) reacts after scoring a three-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia running back Branson Robinson (22) reacts after scoring a three-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against Kentucky at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) attempts a pass as he is pressured by Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) during the fourth quarter at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Kentucky linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (2) after their game at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia center Will Snellings (51) greets Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after their game at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Kentucky linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (2) greets former teammates at Georgia after their game at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) greets Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after their game at Kroger Field, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) greet each other after Georgia beat Kentucky during an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 13-12 over Kentucky. Vandagriff is a former Georgia player. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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