Kentucky junior Lynn Bowden was not the choice at quarterback in the Wildcats’ first game of the season, nor the second, nor the third. In fact, he had been the most productive wide receiver in Lexington since his enrollment.
After initial starter Terry Wilson was ruled out for the season in September, Troy University transfer Sawyer Smith took over before he himself dealt with a series of injuries that leaves him questionable to play but likely to suit up against Georgia.
Bowden (pronounced BO-den) is one of Kentucky’s most dynamic players, having seen action as wide receiver, cornerback, kick returner, and most recently at quarterback.
In his first start at quarterback since high school, the jack-of-all-trades from Youngstown, Ohio led the Wildcats to a 24-20 victory over Arkansas, rushing for 196 yards compared to his 78 yards going 7-11 in pass attempts.
Georgia’s defense does struggle more against air attack opposed to rushing, and Bowden’s attempted a mere fifteen passing attempts for Kentucky. The Dawgs may expect something similar to a read option-based offense, but the Wildcats’ new field general has the experience and has the talent to make Georgia pay if the front seven stack the box and sell out on the run.
