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Georgia (7-2) at Kentucky (6-3)

Sometimes hype is just that. Hype.

The Georgia Bulldogs, the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, were exposed again Saturday in a 49-10 humiliation by Florida. They are a very good team, but the Bulldogs cannot be called a great team.

Great teams do not commit four turnovers and miss two relatively short field goals, not on the biggest stage it might reach this season.

Georgia outgained Florida 398 to 373 yards, but it was the Gators who delivered all the big plays. Now the Bulldogs would need a miracle to win the SEC East.

Easier said than done.

The future of Kentucky football went live in Saturday's big win at Mississippi State.

Freshman Randall Cobb made plays at quarterback, wide receiver and as a punt returner, and a freshman wide receiver blocked a potential game-tying extra point to preserve a 14-13 win for the Wildcats.

Some upperclassmen did their part as well. Senior tailback Tony Dixon had his best game of the season. The vast majority of Dixon's 66 yards came in the second half, helping Kentucky overcome a halftime deficit.

Senior corner back Robbie McAtee secured the victory with a late interception, helping Kentucky become bowl eligible for a third straight season.

The Wildcats, who have won the last two Music City Bowls, will try to enhance their resume when Georgia visits Commonwealth Stadium Saturday.