UGA's Nick Chubb named SEC 'Offensive Player of the Week'

ATHENS, Ga. — University of Georgia running back celebrated “Senior Day” in style on Saturday in Athens.

The Bulldogs’ second all-time leading rusher ran for a season-best 151 yards on 15 carries. He added two touchdowns to help power UGA to a blowout 42-13 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats.

For his efforts, Chubb was named the SEC "Offensive Player of the Week" on Monday.

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Texas A&M’s Derrick Tucker was named “Defensive Player of the Week” and LSU’s Zach Von Rosenberg was named “Special Teams Player of the Week.”

Georgia (10-1) faces Georgia Tech (5-5) Saturday at Noon on Channel 1.

Win or lose, the Bulldogs will play for the SEC Championship on Dec. 2 in Atlanta. They’ll face the winner of Saturday’s Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn.