ATHENS, Ga. — Well, Georgia probably was due for a stinker.
And “stinker” might be too disrespectful a word for the Kent State Golden Flashes, who played the Bulldogs better than any team has this season after playing two of their first three games on the road against Power 5 powerhouses. Nevertheless, Georgia fans could be heard grousing as they left Sanford Stadium and on social media throughout the game as the No. 1-ranked Bulldogs struggled at times against an opponent over which they were favored by 45.5 points.
Georgia won, 39-22, but coach Kirby Smart won’t have to worry this week about everybody fawning all over his team as it prepares to return to SEC play Saturday at Missouri.
