Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Brock Vandagriff is the starting quarterback for the Kentucky Wildcats. Vandagriff and Kentucky moved to 1-0 with a 31-0 victory over Southern Mississippi.
How did the former Georgia quarterback perform in his first career start? Vandagriff completed 12 of 18 passes for 169 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He added five carries for 35 yards in Kentucky’s win, which featured a lightning delay and was called after another delay in the third quarter.
Vandagriff played a solid game against a low level of competition. He completed several passes deep down the field and used his mobility to benefit the Wildcats’ rushing offense.
“Perhaps the biggest question mark entering the season was what Brock Vandagriff would look like under center,” said Vance Meek of UK Wildcats Wire. Vandagriff was effective in his first career start, but he will face more challenging competition in Week 2 when Kentucky hosts South Carolina. The Georgia Bulldogs play at Kentucky in Week 3, which will be an even more difficult task for the Wildcats.
“He (Vandagriff) also looked capable running the ball, but took a couple of hard hits when a slide might have been the better choice. Kentucky can’t afford an injury at quarterback, and Vandagriff looks like the real deal, so keeping him healthy is a priority,” continued Meek.
Vandagriff and fellow Georgia transfer linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (two tackles, one interceptions) were both bright spots for Kentucky. The Wildcats’ identity is still running the football despite their addition of Vandagriff.