Heading into Saturday’s contest, most everyone believed the Wildcats held the edge in the trenches. Specifically, most folks trusted Kentucky’s talented and veteran offensive line to beat up a talented but inexperienced Auburn defensive line. Throw in Auburn’s most experienced lineman in Big Kat Bryant limited with an injury, another experienced edge player in Derick Hall being ejected from the game and much hyped true freshman Jay Hardy out due to an injury and you would think this would be a massive landslide victory for the Wildcats. That was very much true for the first half.
How Auburn’s Young Defensive Line Cracked the Big Blue Wall
