Photos: Georgia is 7-0 after handling Kentucky

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Photos: Georgia is 7-0 after handling Kentucky

Georgia beat Kentucky 30-13 in a key SEC matchup Saturday at Sanford Stadium.

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett gets a hug from his brother Knox Bennett after beating Kentucky 30-13 in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers gets into the end zone for the touchdown past Kentucky defender JJ. Weaver (left) and Yusuf Corker to take a 30-7 lead during the 4th quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia running back James Cook breaks away from Kentucky defender Davonte Robinson for a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defenders smother Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia tailback Zamir White breaks away from Kentucky defenders on a touchdown run to take a 14-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington leaps over Kentucky defender DeAndre Square for a first down during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterbacks Stetson Bennett (left) and JT Daniels prepare to play Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

A Georgia fan cheers for head coach Kirby Smart and the team as they prepare to play Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Tralee Hale (center), the mother of Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo, joins the Georgia fans to call attention to breast cancer awareness during the game against Kentucky. Hale is fighting breast cancer. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers catches a touchdown pass from Stetson Bennett past Kentucky defender JJ. Weaver to take a 30-7 lead during the 4th quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers gets into the end zone for the touchdown past Kentucky defendera JJ. Weaver (left) and Yusuf Corker (right) to take a 30-7 lead during the 4th quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers pulls in a touchdown pass in the end zone against Kentucky safety Tyrell Ajian for a 21-7 lead during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia blocks a field goal attempt by Kentucky kicker Matt Ruffolo and recovered it during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia walk-on Dan Jackson (right) recovers the blocked field-goal attempt by Kentucky kicker Matt Ruffolo and returns it during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt celebrates a 30-13 victory over Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart urges his defense during the 4th quarter against Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett looks to pass under pressure from Kentucky during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia outside linebacker Nolan Smith (left) recovers a fumble and celebrates with Zion Logue. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter strip-sacks Kentucky quarterback Will Levis with Georgia recovering during the second quarter. But the play was called back and ruled an incomplete pass after review in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia running back James Cook plows through defenders for extra yardage. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (center) is the first to arrive with inside linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) helping on a sack of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett is all smiles during an interview following a 30-13 victory over Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defenders begin to celebrate with 3 seconds left in the game during a 30-13 victory over Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defenders including inside linebacker Nakobe Dean (left) stop Kentucky quarterback Will Levis short of the end zone during the finals minutes of the fourth quarter. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia running back James Cook runs for yardage against Kentucky during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart coaches up his players during a 30-13 victory over Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia players and coaches begin to celebrate with 3 seconds left in the game against Kentucky during a 30-13 victory in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia fans get the wave going during the 4th quarter of a 30-13 victory over Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defensive lineman Julian Rochester is all smiles in the final minute of a 30-13 victory over Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett looks to pass during the second half against Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart gives running back James Cook five after a score during a 30-13 victory over Kentucky in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defenders smother Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett gets a hug from his brother Knox Bennett after beating Kentucky 30-13 in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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