Georgia football vs. Kentucky: Game prediction, 3 things to know

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Georgia football vs. Kentucky: Game prediction, 3 things to know

Georgia is undefeated and on its way to another College Football Playoff appearance. Kentucky is 2-4 in its last six games and is last in the SEC East. The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on CBS. Georgia hasn't given up more than 22 points in any game this season.

Georgia is the No. 1 team in the country. Kentucky is No 2. Georgia is a very good team.

Kentucky's offense is struggling. The team is last in the SEC in yards per game (339.5) and 11th in points per outing (23.3). The offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello is in his first year with the team.

Georgia has won a national championship last season and an SEC title in 2017. Since Kirby Smart took over in prior to the 2016 season, the Bulldogs have ascended to a higher plane. Smart has a record of 76-15 overall. He's 6-0 against Kentucky. Kentucky hasn't beaten Georgia since 2009. Kentucky coach Mark Stoops is 0-10 against Georgia.

Kentucky's placekicker Matt Ruffolo has missed five of his last seven field goal attempts. Last week he went 3-for-4, but he also had a 37-yard blocked kick. It's the fifth blocked field-goal attempt the Wildcats have allowed this season.

Georgia is favored by 22.5 points in the Kentucky-Georgia football game.

Georgia will beat Kentucky 17-44. The Wildcats are trying to avoid finishing with a 6-6 record.