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Georgia Football: 3 Bold Predictions as Bulldogs battle Kentucky for SEC East

By John Mitchell

JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 27: Tae Crowder #30 of the Georgia Bulldogs recovers a fumble during a game against the Florida Gators at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 27: Tae Crowder #30 of the Georgia Bulldogs recovers a fumble during a game against the Florida Gators at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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2. Georgia scores a non-offensive touchdown

In order to make things happen offensively, don’t be surprised to see Wilson looking to force the issue down the field to create a spark with a big play to Lynn Bowden. That could open up Kentucky for a mistake and Georgia has playmakers on the back-end that can make plays with the football in their hands led by one of the best cornerbacks in college football in DeAndre Baker.

Georgia has four non-offensive touchdowns this season, but haven’t gotten one since their September 22nd win over Missouri. They’ve done it in a variety of ways with a pick-six, a fumble return, a blocked punt, and a punt return.

The Bulldogs are going to have a tough time finding holes in a legit Kentucky defense, and in order to breakthrough they may need a big play from their defense or special teams.

Georgia’s special teams rank sixth in FEI according to S&P+, and punt returner Mecole Hardman is explosive. Hardman returned a punt for a touchdown already against MTSU this season, and could find some running room against the Wildcats. Kentucky ranks 86th in the country in giving up 9.87 yards-per-return.

Whether it’s a punt return, blocked kick, or a defensive touchdown, look for Georgia to make a big play on special teams or defense and get a score the non-traditional way.

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