Athens -- Uga VII, Georgia's beloved bulldog mascot who died unexpectedly on Thursday, will be honored on the helmets of UGA  players at tonight's game against Kentucky.

The players will wear black dog-bone decals on their helmets bearing Uga VII's name in white lettering.

A large wreath also has been placed atop Uga's doghouse in Sanford Stadium.

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