This year’s Kentucky football team has made a habit of flipping the narrative. That’s been a blessing, as Liam Coen’s new-look, run-and-gun style has opened whole new possibilities on offense. It’s also been a curse, as the formidable running game UK fans have grown accustomed to has suddenly looked susceptible.
But the latest new wrinkle for this team — and perhaps the biggest reason why they’re 4-0 — has been on defense. No, it’s not the dominant force that we’ve seen in the past, as evidenced by lapses against Missouri and Chattanooga. What it is, however, is clutch.