Well, that went sideways quickly. It started well enough for the Cats, who put up 10 first-quarter points and looked like they were going to compete all night. But as the second quarter began, a wave of turnovers doomed any momentum Kentucky had.
Parade of turnovers prove too much to overcome
Cutter Boley had time in the pocket at moments, but more often he was under heavy pressure. Dylan Stewart broke through the line on a stunt and hammered Boley, forcing a fumble. Jatius Geer scooped it up and returned it for a touchdown after Shiyazh Pete failed to fall on the ball.