ATHENS, Ga. — Carson Beck threw for a career-high 389 yards and four touchdowns, the Georgia defense shut down what had been a prolific rushing attack, and the top-ranked Bulldogs won a battle of unbeatens, 51-13, against No. 20 Kentucky on Saturday night in front of a rabid, sellout crowd of 92,746 at Sanford Stadium.
Beck began the drive with a pass right to Rara Thomas for 12 yards, followed by a 2-yard completion to Bowers. Two plays later, a good play-action fake sprung Bowers free down the middle of the field for a 25-yard gain. Later, Beck hit Rara Thomas in the front left corner of the end zone for a 15-yard touchdown and a 14-0 lead with 4:25 remaining in the first. The play was initial ruled incomplete, but a review showed that Thomas managed to get his left foot down before going out of bounds. Through two drives, Beck was 11 of 11 for 146 yards and two TDs.