Georgia running back D’Andre Swift heads toward the end zone past Kentucky’s Mike Edwards as Tyrell Ajian tries to block his path during Saturday’s SEC East showdown in Lexington, Ky.LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Georgia Bulldogs looked the part of a reigning Southeastern Conference football champion Saturday.
They also played an effective role of spoiler.
In what was billed as the biggest game in Kroger Field history, the No. 6 Bulldogs sucked the drama out of a winner-take-all showdown for the SEC East crown by rushing for 331 yards during a 34-17 pounding of No. 11 Kentucky. Sophomore running back D’Andre Swift rushed for a career-high 156 yards and two touchdowns to lead Georgia, with junior Elijah Holyfield posting a career-best 115 yards and a score.
“We’re just putting more people on notice,” Swift said. “I think me and Elijah are a great 1-2 punch, and I think people are starting to notice.”
Swift and Holyfield stole the show from Kentucky’s Benny Snell Jr., who entered as the SEC’s leading rusher this season but was held to 73 yards on 20 carries. The Bulldogs actually swiped all joy from the Wildcats faithful, who were hoping for the first Eastern Division title in program history.