Georgia wins in dominant fashion vs. Western Kentucky in CFB 27 Sim
The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, but did not cover in our CFB 27 Sim.
The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs are set to continue their dominance over non-Power 4 opponents with a resounding 38-10 victory over Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Hilltoppers entered the game after a tough 49-14 loss to Nevada Wolf Pack, while Georgia bounced back from a 63-3 win over Tennessee State Tigers. Fans can expect a blowout, as our College Football 27 simulation confirms expectations.
Georgia struck early, scoring two touchdowns: one through Gunner Stockton's six-yard pass to London Humphreys and another with a 29-yard run by Nate Frazier. The game remained lopsided as Western Kentucky finally scored a field goal from 50 yards out. In response, Georgia scored two more touchdowns - one from Humphreys again through Stockton and another from Stockton to Sacovie White-Helton with just 4:03 left in the third quarter.
The margin widened to 31-10 before Western Kentucky running back Ajay Allen scored from 11 yards out, making it 31-10. Georgia's final touchdown of the night, by Nate Frazier, sealed the 38-10 victory. Stockton put on a show, going 29 for 35 for 306 yards and three touchdowns, though he threw an interception. Backup Nate Frazier contributed heavily, carrying the ball 21 times for 113 yards and two touchdowns.
Georgia's defense was relentless, with 25 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. With a spread of +40.5 for Georgia, Western Kentucky's 10-point victory in fact covered that spread, indicating a highly likely outcome. Georgia's next game before Power 4 play is scheduled for Saturday.
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