Between each team Kentucky had ten plays over 20 yards or more. Isaiah Epps’ 60-yard reception from Terry Wilson would have been the longest pass-and-catch through the air of the 2018 season season. On that drive Kentucky went 84 yards in only two plays.
Even though it may make you question the secondary’s competence, it was encouraging to see UK’s offense let it rip after failing to consistently connect on deep balls over the last two years.
2. Tricky Start
It’s become the Cats’ signature spring move. In Stoops’ first game as UK’s head coach, three quarterbacks were on the field for the first play.