When Georgia has ball

Nothing worked for the Bulldogs last week against Florida, with Knowshon Moreno netting just 65 rushing yards and quarterback Matthew Stafford victimized by three interceptions. However those statistics are the exception to the rule, and Kentucky can’t count on both players having off days again this afternoon.

For the year Moreno has racked up 990 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, while Stafford has thrown for 2,211 yards and 12 scores. When he has time to throw, Stafford has a wealth of receivers to choose from.

The Wildcats have a solid defense, but one not nearly as good as the Gators. Trying to put the brakes on both the running and passing game will be a chore

Edge: Georgia

When Kentucky has ball

The Wildcats average 312.9 yards of total offense per game, but the numbers have been low in recent weeks. Today coach Rich Brooks will try to shake things up by using two quarterbacks against the Bulldogs.

Mike Hartline provides the passing threat, having thrown for 1,388 yards and eight touchdowns, while all purpose performer Randall Cobb has tossed just two TD passes but provides mobility at the signal caller spot.

UK’s ground game has been anemic most of the year, but with Cobb at quarterback Georgia will have more to think about than the aerial attack.

Edge: Georgia

Special teams

Blair Walsh had a tough time kicking the ball a week ago, and there were no outstanding special teams performances from the Bulldogs against Florida. Yet on the whole Asher Allen provides a solid return threat and Brian Mimbs is usually dependable as a punter.

Lones Seiber reclaimed his job from Ryan Tydlacka and has been good on six of 13 field goal attempts for Kentucky and has made all 24 of his extra point tries, while punter Tim Masthay is averaging nearly 47 yards per kick.

Edge: Georgia

Bottom line

Kentucky is a good football team and has proven in the past it can deal Georgia fits, but injuries on offense and an unsettled situation at quarterback put the Wildcats in a tough spot this afternoon.

The Bulldogs will likely still be smarting from last Saturday’s debacle, but Richt has a talent for coaching his squad through crises and leading them to great efforts following losses. The dreams of a championship — either of the national or SEC variety — are no more, but 13 games and 11 victories is still in sight.

Don’t expect an inspired performance by the Red and Black today, but it should be good enough to give the team its eighth victory of the season and put the Florida game on the back burner.

Prediction: Georgia 30-14.