Steve Crumley gave Georgia a 3–0 lead on his 37-yard field goal, though he re-injured a pulled muscle in his leg, keeping him out the rest of the game.
Martin Rudolph returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown to make it 13–6.
Georgia would score three minutes later on a Lars Tate touchdown run.
The Wildcats drove to the 22, calling timeout to set up a 39-yard attempt by Zendejas.
[1] The Wildcats went to the Aloha Bowl the following year, in Smith's last season with the team.