Senior wide receiver Dillon Bell had been missing in action through the Georgia Bulldogs' first four games of the season. With all of the hype going to new transfer Zachariah Branch and big Colbie Young, Bell had gotten lost in the shuffle of the deep UGA wide receiver room.
However, the salty pass-catcher reminded Dawg Nation that he is still a force to be reckoned with in Georgia's convincing 35-14 win over Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats.
Dillon Bell made a statement against Kentucky
Offensive coordinator Mike Bobo clearly wanted to get his longest tenured wide receiver involved early and often against the Wildcats. After having just seven catches for 21 yards in the first four games, Bell erupted Saturday for 74 total yards and two big touchdowns that padded the Georgia lead twice in the first half.
He ended the game leading all Georgia receivers with 68 yards on four receptions along with two carries for six yards and the two touchdowns.
Bell's one-handed catch showed reminded Georgia fans how special he is
In the second half of Georgia's win. Bell hauled in a 33-yard pass from Gunner Stockton down the left sideline using just one hand, going all the way to the ground with it stuck to his left arm.
THIS CATCH FROM DILLON BELL‼️ pic.twitter.com/BqHyZnSog9
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 4, 2025
Bell has made some amazing catches during his time at UGA, but Saturday's snag may have been the most impressive yet. The experienced wideout has been patient while other Dawgs have been featured early in the season while keeping his eye on the bigger picture.
Bell's versatility may be one of the biggest upsides for Georgia's offense the rest of this season. It isn't very often that a player is able to be this productive both on the ground and through the air in the SEC, but if Bell can keep this up then the sky is the limit for UGA's offense.