Through the first month of the 2023 season, the Kentucky secondary was tested through the air by pass-first teams. This week Florida will present a new challenge with a run-heavy offensive approach.
Kentucky has yet to play a game where the opponent has rushed for more than 100 yards. The Wildcats are allowing only 77.5 rushing yards per game, the high watermark in the SEC. Kentucky’s stout run defense will receive its first big test on the ground this season against the Gators.
“They are going to do what Coach [Billy Napier] does and that starts with being a physical football team and being committed to the run game, and then booting, play-action, and things of that nature off of the run game,” Mark Stoops said Monday.